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Best Lexington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,427 students in Lexington, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lexington, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lexington, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Effinger Elementary School (Closed 2011)
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lexington?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?

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