Otter River Elementary

Otter River Elementary is a public elementary school in Goode, VA, part of the Bedford County Public Schools. The school serves approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.7th percentile among VA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 85% proficiency in math, 11 points above the state average and 84% in reading/language arts, 11 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $84,773, where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 169 students, Otter River Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Otter River Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.