Amelia Court House: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Amelia Court House. Amelia County Elementary is the largest at 760 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,663 students.
- ~249 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 249 residents per school. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Amelia County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,298 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 85 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,109 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 85.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Longwood University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Longwood University |
| Nearest College · City | Farmville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 395-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | JAMES L. HAMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 561-4559 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 16351 DUNN ST., AMELIA VA 23002 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12