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

Best Lancaster Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 408 students in Lancaster, VA.

The top-ranked public school in Lancaster, VA is Lancaster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lancaster, VA public schools have an score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lancaster High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100

Gr: 8-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: n/an/a

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8815 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100

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Lancaster, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lancaster Primary (Closed 2023)

36 Primary School Circle
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100

Gr: K-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, VA?

The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, VA include Lancaster High School.

How many public schools are located in Lancaster?

2 public schools are located in Lancaster.

What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?

Lancaster public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).