For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,602 students in Berryville, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 219 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Berryville, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berryville, VA are Clarke County High School, Johnson-williams Middle School and D.g. Cooley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berryville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Berryville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Berryville, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarke County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
627 Mosby Blvd.
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6130
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6130
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Johnson-williams Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Swan Ave
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6160
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
D.g. Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Westwood Rd
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6120
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Berryville, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 W Main St
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Berryville, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Berryville, VA include Clarke County High School, Johnson-williams Middle School and D.g. Cooley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Berryville?
3 public schools are located in Berryville.
What percentage of students in Berryville go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Berryville are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berryville?
Berryville public schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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