For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,036 students in 24501, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24501, VA are Robert S. Payne Elementary School, T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation and William M. Bass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24501, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24501, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
William M. Bass Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Seabury Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 24501, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24501, VA include Robert S. Payne Elementary School, T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation and William M. Bass Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24501?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24501.
What is the racial composition of students in 24501?
24501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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