For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,595 students in 23005, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23005, VA are Elmont Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and John M. Gandy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23005 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23005, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23005, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmont Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #33.
John M. Gandy Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
23005, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23005, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23005, VA include Elmont Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and John M. Gandy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23005?
3 public elementary schools are located in 23005.
What is the racial composition of students in 23005?
23005 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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