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Best Shenandoah County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,689 students in Shenandoah County, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 704 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Shenandoah County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shenandoah County, VA are Strasburg High School, Central High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shenandoah County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Shenandoah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Shenandoah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strasburg High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Ram Drive
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-5195
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Sandy Hook Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
162 Stickley Loop
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-8281
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
North Fork Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 Caverns Road
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-2953
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Stonewall Jackson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Stonewall Ln
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-2732
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Ashby-lee Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Stonewall Lane
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-2927
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Signal Knob Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
687 Sandy Hook Road
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-3422
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 Susan Ave
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2941
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
W.w. Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-5155
Gr: PK-5 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Massanutten Regional Governor's School
150 Stonewall Lane
Quicksburg, VA 22847
(540) 477-3226
Rank: n/an/a
Triplett Business & Technical
Vocational School
6375 S Main St
Mount Jackson, VA 22842
(540) 477-3161

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Shenandoah County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shenandoah County, VA include Strasburg High School, Central High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shenandoah County?
11 public schools are located in Shenandoah County.
What percentage of students in Shenandoah County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Shenandoah County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shenandoah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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