For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,845 students in 23901, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 323 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 23901, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23901, VA are Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23901 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23901, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23901, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prince Edward County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Prince Edward Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Prince Edward Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Industrial Pk. Rd
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Rank: n/an/a
Prince Edward County Vocational Technical
Vocational School
35 Eagle Drive, Pr. Edward Co.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23901, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23901, VA include Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23901?
5 public schools are located in 23901.
What percentage of students in 23901 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 23901 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23901?
23901 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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