For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,709 students in Hamilton, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, VA are Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Harmony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Hamilton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38180 West Colonial Highway
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2540
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 S Kerr St
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2570
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38174 W. Colonial Highway
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2500
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Hamilton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
38174 West Colonial Hwy
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 338-0800
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 338-0800
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, VA include Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Harmony Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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