For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,163 students in 22560, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 22560, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22560, VA are Essex High School, Tappahannock Elementary School and James H. Cary Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22560 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22560, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22560, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Tappahannock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
James H. Cary Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
912 Intermediate School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Grades: 5-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
Magnet School
202 South Church Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-0267
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-0267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22560, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22560, VA include Essex High School, Tappahannock Elementary School and James H. Cary Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 22560?
4 public schools are located in 22560.
What percentage of students in 22560 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 22560 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22560?
22560 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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