For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 743 students in 23936, VA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 23936, VA is Buckingham Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23936 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23936, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23936, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckingham Co Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Frank Harris Raod
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Grades: 3-5
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Grades: K-2
| 351 students
23936, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buckingham Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Correctional Center Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dillwyn Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1522 Prison Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
40 Frank Harris Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Grades: 4-5
| 221 students
52 Dillwyn Primary Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Grades: PK-3
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23936, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23936, VA include Buckingham Co Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23936?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23936.
What is the racial composition of students in 23936?
23936 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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