For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,173 students in Russell County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, VA are Belfast Elementary School, Honaker Elementary School and Lebanon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Russell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfast Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
646 Belfast School Rd.
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Honaker Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Gr: PK-7 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56 George Ben Whited Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6531
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6531
Gr: 2-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 George Ben Whited Dr.
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6548
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6548
Gr: 5-7 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Castlewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Gr: PK-7 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: PK-7 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Gr: PK-1 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, VA include Belfast Elementary School, Honaker Elementary School and Lebanon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Russell County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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