For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 318 students in Afton, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 180 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Afton, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Afton, VA is Rockfish River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Afton, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Afton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Afton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockfish River Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Afton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Afton, VA include Rockfish River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Afton?
1 public schools are located in Afton.
What percentage of students in Afton go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Afton are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Afton?
Afton public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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