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Best 24501 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,293 students in 24501, VA (there are , serving 554 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 24501, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24501, VA are E.c. Glass High School, Dearington Elementary/innovation and William M. Bass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24501 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24501, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 24501, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E.c. Glass High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
William M. Bass Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Seabury Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Florida Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-1882
Rank: n/an/a
Carl B. Hutcherson Building
Alternative School
2401 High Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5180
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Elementary School
Alternative School
600 Mansfield Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 24501, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24501, VA include E.c. Glass High School, Dearington Elementary/innovation and William M. Bass Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24501?
8 public schools are located in 24501.
What percentage of students in 24501 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 24501 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24501?
24501 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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