For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,704 students in Locust Grove, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Locust Grove, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Locust Grove, VA are Locust Grove Elementary School and Locust Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust Grove, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Locust Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Locust Grove, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31208 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Gr: 3-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6368 Flat Run Road
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
31230 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Gr: PK-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Locust Grove, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Locust Grove, VA include Locust Grove Elementary School and Locust Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Locust Grove?
3 public schools are located in Locust Grove.
What percentage of students in Locust Grove go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Locust Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Grove?
Locust Grove public schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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