For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,119 students in 24551, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24551, VA are Forest Elementary School, Forest Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24551 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24551, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24551, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
New London Academy Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 24551, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24551, VA include Forest Elementary School, Forest Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24551?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24551.
What is the racial composition of students in 24551?
24551 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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