For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,992 students in Elkton, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Elkton, VA are East Rockingham High School, Elkton Elementary School and River Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elkton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Rockingham High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Eagle Rock Road
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 B Street
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14556 Rockingham Pike
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21063 Blue And Gold Dr
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkton, VA include East Rockingham High School, Elkton Elementary School and River Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elkton?
4 public schools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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