For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Elliston, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Elliston, VA are Eastern Montgomery High School and Eastern Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elliston, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Elliston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elliston, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Elliston, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5201 Tango Ln
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4390 Riffe St
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elliston, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Elliston, VA include Eastern Montgomery High School and Eastern Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elliston?
2 public schools are located in Elliston.
What is the racial composition of students in Elliston?
Elliston public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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