For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 820 students in 24260, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24260, VA are Honaker Elementary School and Council Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24260 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24260, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24260, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Honaker Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Grades: PK-7
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Grades: PK-7
| 194 students
24260, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
924 Clifton Farm Rd
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 24260, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24260, VA include Honaker Elementary School and Council Elementary Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24260?
2 public elementary schools are located in 24260.
What is the racial composition of students in 24260?
24260 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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