For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,847 students in Sandston, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandston, VA are Seven Pines Elementary School, Sandston Elementary School and Cashell Donahoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandston, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sandston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sandston, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seven Pines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Beulah Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Sandston Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Naglee Ave
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4055
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4055
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Graves Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4035
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4035
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Elko Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Elko Road
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4110
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4110
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sandston, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandston, VA include Seven Pines Elementary School, Sandston Elementary School and Cashell Donahoe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sandston?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sandston.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandston?
Sandston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sandston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sandston include: Sandston Elementary School vs. Seven Pines Elementary School, Seven Pines Elementary School vs. Sandston Elementary School
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