For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,581 students in 22960, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 166 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 22960, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22960, VA are Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22960 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22960, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22960, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Selma Road
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,476 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redirection Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4555
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22960, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22960, VA include Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 22960?
5 public schools are located in 22960.
What percentage of students in 22960 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 22960 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22960?
22960 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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