Best Palmyra Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,858 students in Palmyra, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 138 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Palmyra, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, VA are Fluvanna County High School and Fluvanna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Palmyra, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fluvanna County High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1918 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-3666
Gr: 8-12 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Fluvanna Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3717 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 510-1000
Gr: 5-7 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Ridge Governor's School
Magnet School
14455 James Madison Highway, F
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8208
Rank: n/an/a
3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8318
Gr: PK-2 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Return/fluvanna Co
Alternative School
14455 James Madison Highway, C
Palmyra, VA 22963
(804) 589-2591

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Palmyra, VA include Fluvanna County High School and Fluvanna Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra?
5 public schools are located in Palmyra.
What percentage of students in Palmyra go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Palmyra are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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