For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 993 students in Gretna, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gretna, VA are Gretna Elementary School, Mount Airy Elementary School and Gretna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Gretna, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gretna, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gretna, VA include Gretna Elementary School, Mount Airy Elementary School and Gretna Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gretna?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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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