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Best Rockingham County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,987 students in Rockingham County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham County, VA are Peak View Elementary School, Montevideo Middle School and Mcgaheysville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
641 Lawyer Rd.
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7648 Mcgaheysville Rd
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Mcgaheysville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 Spotswood Trail
Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840
(540) 289-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Bowman Road
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Linville-edom Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3653 Linville-edom Rd
Linville, VA 22834
(540) 833-6916
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Ottobine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8646 Waggys Creek Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
John C. Myers Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Raider Rd
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 B Street
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14556 Rockingham Pike
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
John W. Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 North Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21063 Blue And Gold Dr
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Hawks Hill Drive
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-8961
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Elm Ave
Grottoes, VA 24441
(540) 249-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Fulks Run Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11089 Brocks Gap Rd
Fulks Run, VA 22830
(540) 896-7635
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 South Montevideo Circle
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 American Legion Dr
Timberville, VA 22853
(540) 896-8956
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham County, VA include Peak View Elementary School, Montevideo Middle School and Mcgaheysville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockingham County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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