For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,091 students in 22960, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22960, VA are 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22960 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22960, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22960, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
22960, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Redirection Alternative Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22960, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22960, VA include Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22960?
2 public elementary schools are located in 22960.
What is the racial composition of students in 22960?
22960 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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