For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,564 students in 22960, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 164 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 22960, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22960, VA are Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22960 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22960, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22960, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Selma Road
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Heights Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22960, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22960, VA include Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 22960?
3 public schools are located in 22960.
What percentage of students in 22960 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 22960 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22960?
22960 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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