For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 471 students in Rockbridge County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 175 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Rockbridge County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rockbridge County, VA are Fairfield Elementary School and Natural Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockbridge County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rockbridge County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Rockbridge County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rockbridge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Sterrett Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Thunder Ridge Juvenile Cor. Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
74 Learning Center Loop
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2536
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2536
Gr: 8-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockbridge County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockbridge County, VA include Fairfield Elementary School and Natural Bridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockbridge County?
2 public schools are located in Rockbridge County.
What percentage of students in Rockbridge County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Rockbridge County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockbridge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rockbridge County include: Fairfield Elementary School vs. Natural Bridge Elementary School, Natural Bridge Elementary School vs. Fairfield Elementary School
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