For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,838 students in 22846, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 22846, VA are Peak View Elementary School, Montevideo Middle School and Spotswood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22846 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 22846, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22846, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Lawyer Rd.
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7648 Mcgaheysville Rd
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
368 Blazer Drive
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 South Montevideo Circle
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22846, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22846, VA include Peak View Elementary School, Montevideo Middle School and Spotswood High School.
How many public schools are located in 22846?
4 public schools are located in 22846.
What is the racial composition of students in 22846?
22846 public schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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