For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,427 students in Lexington City, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington City, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Maury River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington City, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lexington City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Lexington City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Lexington City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington City, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington City, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Maury River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lexington City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lexington City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City?
Lexington City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lexington City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lexington City include: Central Elementary School vs. Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Harrington Waddell Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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