For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,633 students in 24588, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24588, VA are Yellow Branch Elementary School, Rustburg Middle School and Rustburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24588 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24588, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24588, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yellow Branch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
377 Dennis Riddle Dr
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-1021
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-1021
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rustburg Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Rustburg Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5215
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
24588, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rustburg Correctional Center Unit #9 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
479 Camp Nine Rd
Rustburg, VA 24588
(804) 332-7354
Rustburg, VA 24588
(804) 332-7354
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24588, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24588, VA include Yellow Branch Elementary School, Rustburg Middle School and Rustburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24588?
3 public elementary schools are located in 24588.
What is the racial composition of students in 24588?
24588 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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