For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 971 students in 24501, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24501, VA are Dearington Elementary/innovation, William M. Bass Elementary School and Robert S. Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24501 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24501, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24501, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William M. Bass Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Seabury Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24501, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24501, VA include Dearington Elementary/innovation, William M. Bass Elementary School and Robert S. Payne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24501?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24501.
What is the racial composition of students in 24501?
24501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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