Best Lee County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,911 students in Lee County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, VA are Elydale Middle School, Flatwoods Elementary School and Jonesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elydale Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
128 Elydale Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Gr: 5-7 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 Flatwoods School Road
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-2799
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Jonesville Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Bulldog Circle
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-1011
Gr: 5-7 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Pennington Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Bobcat Circle
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Gr: 5-7 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2434 St. Charles Road
Saint Charles, VA 24282
(276) 383-4531
Gr: PK-4 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Rose Hill Drive
Rose Hill, VA 24281
(276) 445-4094
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Elk Knob Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
148 Hornet Loop
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1837
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
176 School House Ridge Road
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, VA include Elydale Middle School, Flatwoods Elementary School and Jonesville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lee County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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