For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,472 students in 22801, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 167 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 22801, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22801, VA are Harrisonburg High School, Stone Spring Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22801 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22801, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22801, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisonburg High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2652
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 1,993 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Spring Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Peach Grove Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 574-1199
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 574-1199
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Pleasant Valley Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-4557
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-4557
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Harrison Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-1949
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-1949
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Rawley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 438-1965
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 438-1965
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Keister Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maryland Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-6585
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-6585
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #77.
Bluestone Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-3232
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Spotswood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mountain View Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-3429
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-3429
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrisonburg H.s. Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
One Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 437-3302
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 437-3302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Massanutten Tech Center
Vocational School
325 Pleasant Valley Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-5961
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-5961
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
22801, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harrisonburg Men's Div Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6624 Beard Woods Ln
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 833-2411
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 833-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22801, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22801, VA include Harrisonburg High School, Stone Spring Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22801?
10 public schools are located in 22801.
What percentage of students in 22801 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 22801 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22801?
22801 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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