For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,181 students in Martinsville City, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Martinsville City, VA are Martinsville High School, Rich Acres Elementary School and Laurel Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinsville City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Martinsville City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Martinsville City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Rich Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rich Acres School Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Park Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
G.w. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Martinsville Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Figsboro Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Mount Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lancer Lane
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Patrick Henry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Church Street Ext.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5812
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5812
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Albert Harris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Smith Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5838
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5838
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ainsley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Martinsville City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Martinsville City, VA include Martinsville High School, Rich Acres Elementary School and Laurel Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Martinsville City?
10 public schools are located in Martinsville City.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsville City?
Martinsville City public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Martinsville City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Martinsville City include: Albert Harris Elementary School vs. Patrick Henry Elementary School, Patrick Henry Elementary School vs. Albert Harris Elementary School
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