Public schools in Palmyra, VA
5 open public schools with an address in Palmyra, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,858
3 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Palmyra public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Palmyra, VA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 3 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,858 students, an average of 953 per school. The largest campus is Fluvanna County High (1,362 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Elementary (751).
Fluvanna County Public Schools operates the most schools here (3), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Palmyra
Elementary schools in Palmyra
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary Fluvanna County Public Schools | PK–02 | 751 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Palmyra
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvanna Middle Fluvanna County Public Schools | 05–07 | 745 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Palmyra
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvanna County High Fluvanna County Public Schools | 08–12 | 1,362 | 14.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Palmyra
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Governor's School Blue Ridge Governor's School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Project Return/Fluvanna Co Project Return/Fluvanna Co · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.3%
- Hispanic10%
- Black14%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Palmyra schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,858 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Palmyra
How many public schools are in Palmyra, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Palmyra: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,858 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Palmyra?
Schools with an address in Palmyra belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fluvanna County Public Schools (3 schools), Blue Ridge Governor's School (1 school), Project Return/Fluvanna Co (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Palmyra?
Fluvanna County High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Palmyra, with 1,362 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Palmyra?
No school with an address in Palmyra is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Palmyra schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Palmyra public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Palmyra guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities