For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,246 students in Stephens City, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 480 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Stephens City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens City, VA are Sherando High School and Bass-hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Stephens City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Stephens City, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherando High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 South Warrior Drive
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Bass-hoover Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Aylor Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stephens City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens City, VA include Sherando High School and Bass-hoover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stephens City?
2 public schools are located in Stephens City.
What percentage of students in Stephens City go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Stephens City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens City?
Stephens City public schools minority enrollment is 39% 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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