For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,284 students in Caroline County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Caroline County, VA are Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Caroline Middle School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Caroline County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18101 Clark & York Blvd
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Caroline Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13325 Devils Three Jump Road
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6561
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6561
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9075 Chance Place
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-2171
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17502 New Baltimore Road
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Caroline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17176 Richmond Turnpike
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6401
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6401
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7278 Ladysmith Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3211
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3211
Gr: 3-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Caroline County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Caroline County, VA include Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Caroline Middle School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caroline County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Caroline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Caroline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Caroline County include: Madison Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School
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