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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lynchburg City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 11,062 students in Lynchburg City, VA (there are 12 private schools, serving 8,194 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Lynchburg City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lynchburg City, VA are Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Tomahawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynchburg City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lynchburg City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lynchburg City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Boonsboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paul Munro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4641 Locksview Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
155 Bee Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Brookville High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Laxton Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Leesville Road Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Brookville Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Bee Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-9267
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: 84%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Morningside Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Linkhorne Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Chinook Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Linkhorne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Perrymont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Perrymont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
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
Central Va. Training Center
Special Education School
521 Colony Road
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Central Virginia Governor's School
Magnet School
3151 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5480
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Regional Special Educational Center
Special Education School
401 Monticello Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 716-5170
Rank: n/an/a
Lynchburg City Secondary Alternative
Alternative School
1350 Liggates, Fort Hill Commu
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5150
Rank: n/an/a
Lynchburg Regional Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
3506 Wards Road, Central Va Co
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7731
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Elementary School
Alternative School
600 Mansfield Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Secondary
Alternative School
1200 Polk Street, #1208
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5140

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lynchburg City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lynchburg City, VA include Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Tomahawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lynchburg City?
29 public schools are located in Lynchburg City.
What percentage of students in Lynchburg City go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Lynchburg City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lynchburg City?
Lynchburg City public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lynchburg City are often viewed compared to one another?

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