For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,039 students in Lancaster County, VA (there are , serving 137 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, VA are Lancaster High School, Lancaster Middle School and Lancaster Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lancaster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Grades: 8-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Grades: 5-7
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Primary School Circle
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
235 School St
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
8815 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, VA include Lancaster High School, Lancaster Middle School and Lancaster Primary.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster County?
5 public schools are located in Lancaster County.
What percentage of students in Lancaster County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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