For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,262 students in Ashland, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 243 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Ashland, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, VA are Elmont Elementary School, Patrick Henry High School and Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashland, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, VA include Elmont Elementary School, Patrick Henry High School and Liberty Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
4 public schools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of students in Ashland go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Ashland are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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