For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,646 students in 22603, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22603, VA are Redbud Run Elementary School, Indian Hollow Elementary School and Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22603 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22603, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22603, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Frederick County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
22603, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22603, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22603, VA include Redbud Run Elementary School, Indian Hollow Elementary School and Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22603?
5 public elementary schools are located in 22603.
What is the racial composition of students in 22603?
22603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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