Arrington: Schools & Education
Education in Arrington: 1 public school. Tye River Elementary is the largest at 355 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 355 students.
- ~915 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 915 residents per school. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Nelson County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 355 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 27 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 280 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 78.9% |
| 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Sweet Briar College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Sweet Briar College |
| Nearest College · City | Sweet Briar |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 381-6100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.0 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 (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | NELSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 263-5904 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 8521 THOMAS NELSON HIGHWAY, LOVINGSTON VA 22949 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 41.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12