For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,559 students in Orange County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VA are Gordon-barbour Elementary School, Locust Grove Elementary School and Locust Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon-barbour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Baker Street
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 661-4500
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 661-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31208 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Grades: 3-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Locust Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6368 Flat Run Road
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #44.
Orange Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Prospect Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Lightfoot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11360 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4520
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4520
Grades: 3-5
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Locust Grove Primary
Magnet School
31230 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
Unionville Elementary School
Magnet School
10285 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4540
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4540
Grades: PK-2
| 230 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VA include Gordon-barbour Elementary School, Locust Grove Elementary School and Locust Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orange County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orange County include: Locust Grove Middle School vs. Prospect Heights Middle School, Prospect Heights Middle School vs. Locust Grove Middle School, Lightfoot Elementary School vs. Locust Grove Elementary School
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