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Best 24401 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,239 students in 24401, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 640 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 24401, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24401, VA are Riverheads High School, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School and Staunton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24401 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24401, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 24401, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverheads High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Staunton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Riverheads Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
239 Don Hanger Circle
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Bessie Weller Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Shelburne Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverheads Middle School
240 Don Hanger Circle
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 414-0630
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
110 Montgomery Ave.
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-6241
Rank: n/an/a
Staunton City School Preschool Programs
1751 Shutterlee Mill Road, Dix
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 24401, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24401, VA include Riverheads High School, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School and Staunton High School.
How many public schools are located in 24401?
10 public schools are located in 24401.
What percentage of students in 24401 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 24401 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24401?
24401 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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