For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,964 students in 24503, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 518 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 24503, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24503, VA are Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Bedford Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24503 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24503, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24503, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Boonsboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paul Munro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4641 Locksview Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Morningside Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Linkhorne Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Linkhorne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24503, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24503, VA include Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Bedford Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24503?
5 public schools are located in 24503.
What percentage of students in 24503 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 24503 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24503?
24503 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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