For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 359 students in Lovingston, VA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Lovingston, VA is Nelson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovingston, VA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lovingston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lovingston, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lovingston, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lovingston, VA include Nelson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lovingston?
1 public elementary schools are located in Lovingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovingston?
Lovingston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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