Summary:
Zip code 22835 is home to just one elementary school, Luray Elementary, which serves students in grades PK–5 in Luray, Virginia, as part of Page County Public Schools. With 474 students and nearly all students (93.46%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Luray Elementary serves a high-poverty community, yet the school has shown meaningful academic momentum in recent years.
Luray Elementary is a standout for its impressive year-over-year improvement. Its state ranking jumped from the 23rd percentile in 2024–2025 to the 34th percentile in 2025–2026, lifting the school from a 1-star to a 2-star rating. The school outperforms its district in several key areas, including 3rd-grade math (81.18% proficient vs. 73.45% district average), 5th-grade science (71.21% vs. 70.45%), and 5th-grade reading (69.23% vs. 63.76%). Notably, 3rd-grade math also exceeds the state average of 74.04%. However, 4th-grade math remains a clear weakness, with only 55.95% of students proficient compared to 73.29% statewide.
The school saw gains in nearly every tested subject from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, including large jumps in 5th-grade science (+19.65 points), 3rd-grade math (+17.65 points), and 5th-grade math (+16.86 points). Chronic absenteeism stands at 15.5%, which is better than the district's 18.4% but above the state's 14.8%. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5 and per-student spending of $8,680, Luray Elementary is positioned to continue its upward trend, with 4th-grade math as the primary area for targeted intervention.
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