For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,484 students in 24450, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24450, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24450 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24450, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24450, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24450, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24450, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24450?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24450.
What is the racial composition of students in 24450?
24450 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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