For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 386 students in 24148, VA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 24148, VA is Drewry Mason Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 24148 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24148, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24148, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
24148, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Patrick Henry Correctional Unit #28 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18155 A L Philpott Hwy
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 24148, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24148, VA include Drewry Mason Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24148?
1 public elementary schools are located in 24148.
What is the racial composition of students in 24148?
24148 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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