For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 870 students in Middlesex County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Middlesex County, VA are Middlesex Elementary School and St. Clare Walker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Middlesex County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Middlesex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesex Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
823 Philpot Rd.
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
St. Clare Walker Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6814 General Puller Highway
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Middlesex County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Middlesex County, VA include Middlesex Elementary School and St. Clare Walker Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Middlesex County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Middlesex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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