For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,505 students in Bridgewater, VA (there are , serving 491 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Bridgewater, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Bridgewater, VA are Turner Ashby High School and John W. Wayland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgewater, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bridgewater have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bridgewater, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner Ashby High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 N Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #22.
John W. Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 North Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bridgewater, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Bridgewater, VA include Turner Ashby High School and John W. Wayland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bridgewater?
2 public schools are located in Bridgewater.
What percentage of students in Bridgewater go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Bridgewater are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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