For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,881 students in 24540, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24540, VA are Twin Springs Elementary School, O. Trent Bonner Middle School and Westwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24540 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24540, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24540, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Springs Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Twin Springs Elem Cir
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 724-2666
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 724-2666
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Audubon Dr
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
24540, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1540 Halifax Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
825 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1005 North Main St
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1005 N Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24540, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24540, VA include Twin Springs Elementary School, O. Trent Bonner Middle School and Westwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24540?
6 public elementary schools are located in 24540.
What is the racial composition of students in 24540?
24540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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