For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,020 students in Lancaster County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster County, VA are Lancaster Elementary School and Lancaster High School. 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 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Gr: K-7 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Gr: 8-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
235 School St
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 Elementary School and Lancaster High School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster County?
4 public schools are located in Lancaster County.
What percentage of students in Lancaster County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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