For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,681 students in Locust Grove, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, VA are Locust Grove Elementary School and Locust Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust Grove, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Locust Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Locust Grove, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31208 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Grades: 3-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6368 Flat Run Road
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
31230 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, VA include Locust Grove Elementary School and Locust Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Locust Grove?
3 public elementary schools are located in Locust Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Grove?
Locust Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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