For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 337 students in Stanley, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Stanley, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Stanley, VA is Stanley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Stanley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanley, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Aylor Grubbs Ave
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-2612
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-2612
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stanley, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stanley, VA include Stanley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stanley?
1 public schools are located in Stanley.
What percentage of students in Stanley go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Stanley are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley?
Stanley public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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