For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Elliston, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Elliston, VA are Eastern Montgomery High School and Eastern Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elliston, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Elliston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elliston, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Elliston, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5201 Tango Ln
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elliston, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Elliston, VA include Eastern Montgomery High School and Eastern Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elliston?
2 public schools are located in Elliston.
What is the racial composition of students in Elliston?
Elliston public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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