For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,173 students in Buckingham County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buckingham County, VA are Buckingham County Middle School and Buckingham Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckingham County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buckingham County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buckingham County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckingham County Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1184 High School Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Buckingham Co Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Frank Harris Raod
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Gr: 3-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Gr: K-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Buckingham Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Correctional Center Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
52 Fanny White Rd
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Gr: PK-3 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Dillwyn Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1522 Prison Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
40 Frank Harris Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Gr: 4-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
52 Dillwyn Primary Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Gr: PK-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
59 Gold Hill Elementary
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3342
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3342
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buckingham County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buckingham County, VA include Buckingham County Middle School and Buckingham Co Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buckingham County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Buckingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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