For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 students in Hot Springs, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, VA are Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hot Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hot Springs, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Gr: 8-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98 Panther Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Gr: PK-7 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Hot Springs, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Falling Springs Circle
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 965-1815
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 965-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, VA include Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hot Springs?
2 public schools are located in Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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