Best Schools in Danville, Virginia
22 schools · 11 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Danville?
Use this page to compare every school in Danville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Galileo Magnet High
High · Danville City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Stony Mill Elementary
Elementary · Pittsylvania County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Twin Springs Elementary
Elementary · Pittsylvania County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Danville for 2026 are Galileo Magnet High (9.5/10), Stony Mill Elementary (8.8/10), and Twin Springs Elementary (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 18 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
22
16 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$140,450
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
22
16 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$140,450
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.5/10 despite 102% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Danville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Danville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (18 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galileo Magnet High | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Stony Mill Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Twin Springs Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Sacred Heart Catholic School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Brosville Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Forest Hills Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Westover Christian Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Rivermont School - Dan River | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Abundant Life Christian Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | George Washington High | 4.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $48,250
- Median home value
- $140,450
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 57%
20% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Danville compares
Virginia rank
#142 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Virginia avg (6.2)
Median household income
$48k
55% of Virginia median
Schools in this city
20
About Schools in Danville, Virginia
Danville's public school system covers 15 ranked schools across all grade levels, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10. That average lands in the solid middle, but the spread matters: 8 of 15 schools — 53% — score 7 or higher, meaning more than half the district's options clear a meaningful performance threshold. The city's top score of 9.2 at Galileo Magnet High signals that genuine high performers exist, and school selection within Danville carries real weight.
Galileo Magnet High anchors the city at 9.2, the highest score among all 15 ranked schools. At the middle school level, O. Trent Bonner Middle scores 8.9 and Westwood Middle scores 8.7, giving families strong options at a critical transition point. On the elementary side, Forest Hills Elementary earns an 8.6, with Park Avenue Elementary at 7.4 completing the top five. All five schools sit well above the district's 6.6 average and represent the clearest targets for parents prioritizing academic performance.
The 2.6-point gap between Danville's average and its highest-rated school reflects real variation across the district — not a flat landscape where school choice doesn't matter. The 53% of schools scoring 7 or above are distributed across grade levels, so families can pursue a strong academic path from elementary through high school without leaving the city. Parents outside the attendance zone for top-rated schools should verify enrollment eligibility, particularly for Galileo Magnet High, whose magnet designation typically involves a separate application process rather than automatic placement by address.
For parents starting their research, the practical move is straightforward: identify which schools serve your address, then benchmark each against the city average of 6.6. Any school scoring 8.0 or above — Galileo, Bonner, Westwood, and Forest Hills — outperforms that mark by a wide margin. Danville's top tier spans all three grade levels, so the question becomes less about whether strong options exist and more about which ones your child can access.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 405 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 643 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 3 | 226 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 205 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 5 | 529 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 | ||
| 6 | 378 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.8 | ||
| 7 | 340 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.6 | ||
| 8 | 463 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.0 | ||
| 9 | 605 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.0 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Sacred Heart Catholic School
Private
139 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.8 | ||
Show all 11 elementary schools in Danville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 573 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 2 | 554 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 15 students · 3rd–8th | — | ||
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 279 students · 9th–12th | 9.5 | ||
| 2 | 1,288 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 3 | 128 students · 6th–12th | 3.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Hughes Center
Private
18 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 | ||
| 2 | 122 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.1 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Westover Christian Academy
Private
370 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 2 | Rivermont School - Dan River
Private
42 students · 3rd–12th | 5.7 | ||
Schools in Danville
Danville, Virginia · 22 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$48,250
Median Home Value
$140,450
Median Rent
$823/mo
Population
59,642
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Community Profile
Danville has a median household income of $48,250. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $140,450, with a median rent of $823/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Virginia
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
- Other
- 4
Resources
Nearby Cities
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Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Danville, Virginia
How many schools are in Danville, Virginia?
Danville has 22 schools, including 16 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Danville, Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Danville is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Danville, Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Danville on MySchoolScout is Galileo Magnet High with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Danville, Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Danville on MySchoolScout is Stony Mill Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Danville, Virginia?
The top-ranked middle school in Danville on MySchoolScout is O. Trent Bonner Middle with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What is the best high school in Danville, Virginia?
The top-ranked high school in Danville on MySchoolScout is Galileo Magnet High with a composite score of 9.5/10.
How many school districts serve Danville, Virginia?
Danville is served by 2 school districts: Danville City Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Danville, Virginia?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Danville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Danville, Virginia?
The median household income in Danville is approximately $48,250 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Danville, Virginia?
Yes, Danville has 6 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sacred Heart Catholic School with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Danville, Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Danville is 11.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Danville, Virginia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.