For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,425 students in Emporia, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emporia, VA are Edward W. Wyatt Middle School and Greensville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Emporia, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward W. Wyatt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Slagles Lake Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Greensville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sussex Dr
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Emporia, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Grades: 5
| 145 students
Zion Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Emporia, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emporia, VA include Edward W. Wyatt Middle School and Greensville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emporia?
2 public elementary schools are located in Emporia.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia?
Emporia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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