For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,551 students in Orange, VA (there are , serving 164 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Orange, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orange, VA are Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Orange have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orange, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Selma Road
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Heights Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Alternative Education
Alternative School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4555
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4555
Orange, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Redirection Alternative Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orange, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orange, VA include Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orange?
4 public schools are located in Orange.
What percentage of students in Orange go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Orange are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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