For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 761 students in Buchanan, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Buchanan, VA are James River High School and Buchanan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buchanan, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James River High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buchanan, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Buchanan, VA include James River High School and Buchanan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buchanan?
2 public schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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