Melfa: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Melfa. Pungoteague Elementary is the largest at 451 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 451 students.
- ~468 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 468 residents per school. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Accomack County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 451 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 30 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 465 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 103.1% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Shore Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Melfa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 789-1789 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | EASTERN SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 787-3400 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 23610 FRONT STREET, ACCOMAC VA 23301 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 28.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12