For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,243 students in Elkton, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkton, VA are Elkton Middle School, Elkton Elementary School and River Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Elkton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21063 Blue And Gold Dr
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 B Street
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14556 Rockingham Pike
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elkton, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkton, VA include Elkton Middle School, Elkton Elementary School and River Bend Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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