For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,215 students in Stuart, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Stuart, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stuart, VA are Stuart Elementary School and Patrick County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stuart, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Stuart have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Stuart, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Staples Ave
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Gr: PK-7 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Patrick County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Cougar Lane
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7137
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7137
Gr: 8-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stuart, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stuart, VA include Stuart Elementary School and Patrick County High School.
How many public schools are located in Stuart?
2 public schools are located in Stuart.
What percentage of students in Stuart go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Stuart are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stuart?
Stuart 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).
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