Farmville: Schools & Education
Education in Farmville: 4 public schools. Prince Edward Elementary is the largest at 808 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,887 students.
- ~1,555 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,555 residents per school. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Department of Education State-, Prince Edward County Public Sc |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,887 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 131 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,876 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.4% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | Longwood University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Farmville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 395-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.6 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.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1303 West Third Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 392-6924 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23901 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3068 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 20 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12