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Best Amherst County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,722 students in Amherst County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst County, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Amherst County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Temperance Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Elon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Amelon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Monelison Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
257 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-1307
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Learning Lane
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amherst County, VA

Amherst County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amherst County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Amherst County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County?
Amherst County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Amherst County are often viewed compared to one another?

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