For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 524 students in 24224, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 24224, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24224, VA are Castlewood High School and Castlewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24224 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24224, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24224, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castlewood High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Gr: 8-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Castlewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Gr: 2-7 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
24224, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Gr: PK-1 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24224, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24224, VA include Castlewood High School and Castlewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24224?
2 public schools are located in 24224.
What percentage of students in 24224 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 24224 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24224?
24224 public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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