Best Public Schools in Dillwyn, VA (2025-26)

Best Dillwyn Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 743 students in Dillwyn, VA (there are , serving 190 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Dillwyn, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top ranked public school in Dillwyn, VA is Buckingham Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dillwyn, VA public schools have an score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 44% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dillwyn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dillwyn, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Buckingham Co Elementary School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
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Bottom 50%

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40 Frank Harris Raod
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000

Gr: 3-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: n/an/a

Buckingham Co Primary

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128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001

Gr: K-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dillwyn, Virginia

Dillwyn, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Buckingham Correctional Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1349 Correctional Center Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011

Dillwyn Correctional Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1522 Prison Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200

Dillwyn Elementary School (Closed 2013)

40 Frank Harris Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490

Gr: 4-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Dillwyn Primary (Closed 2013)

52 Dillwyn Primary Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861

Gr: PK-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dillwyn, VA?

The top ranked public schools in Dillwyn, VA include Buckingham Co Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Dillwyn?

2 public schools are located in Dillwyn.

What percentage of students in Dillwyn go to public school?

80% of all K-12 students in Dillwyn are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in Dillwyn?

Dillwyn public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).