For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 563 students in 24090, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 24090, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 24090 have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24090, VA 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 24090, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24090, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24090, VA include Central Academy Middle School and Breckinridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24090?
3 public schools are located in 24090.
What is the racial composition of students in 24090?
24090 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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