For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 460 students in Fork Union, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 221 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Fork Union, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Fork Union, VA is Carysbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fork Union, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fork Union have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fork Union, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carysbrook Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9172 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-1241
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-1241
Grades: 3-4
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fork Union, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fork Union, VA include Carysbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fork Union?
1 public schools are located in Fork Union.
What percentage of students in Fork Union go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Fork Union are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fork Union?
Fork Union public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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