For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,715 students in 22601, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 341 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 22601, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22601, VA are Daniel Morgan Middle School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and John Kerr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22601 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22601, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Morgan Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 S Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Gr: 7-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cedarmeade Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Gr: PK-4 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48 S. Purcell St.
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Gr: 5-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
James Wood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7500
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22601, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22601, VA include Daniel Morgan Middle School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and John Kerr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22601?
7 public schools are located in 22601.
What percentage of students in 22601 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 22601 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22601?
22601 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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