For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 543 students in Mathews County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mathews County, VA are Mathews Elementary School and Thomas Hunter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mathews County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mathews County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Mathews County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 611 347 Church Street
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2580
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2580
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Hunter Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 611 387 Church St
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2434
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2434
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Mathews County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lawrenceville Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1607 Planters Rd
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mathews County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mathews County, VA include Mathews Elementary School and Thomas Hunter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mathews County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mathews County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews County?
Mathews County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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