For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 563 students in Fincastle, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Fincastle, VA are Central Academy Middle School and Breckinridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fincastle, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fincastle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Fincastle, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Vocational School
253 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fincastle, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fincastle, VA include Central Academy Middle School and Breckinridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fincastle?
3 public schools are located in Fincastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Fincastle?
Fincastle public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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