For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,119 students in Staunton, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Staunton, VA are Riverheads Elementary School, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School and Arthur R. Ware Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Staunton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Staunton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverheads Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 Don Hanger Circle
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2535
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3936
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Beverley Manor Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-5806
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-5806
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #55.
Shelburne Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Bessie Weller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3940
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Grades: PK-5
| 7 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Staunton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
116 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Shenandoah Valley Regional Alternative Ed/genesis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1825 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Staunton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia School For Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Virginia School For Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
125 S. Augusta St, Suite 2100
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Staunton, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Staunton, VA include Riverheads Elementary School, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School and Arthur R. Ware Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Staunton?
10 public elementary schools are located in Staunton.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton?
Staunton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Staunton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Staunton include: Shelburne Middle School vs. Beverley Manor Middle School, Bessie Weller Elementary School vs. Arthur R. Ware Elementary School, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School vs. Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
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