For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 460 students in Fork Union, VA (there are , serving 221 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Fork Union, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Fork Union, VA is Carysbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fork Union, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fork Union have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Fork Union, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carysbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9172 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-1241
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-1241
Gr: 3-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fork Union, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fork Union, VA include Carysbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fork Union?
1 public schools are located in Fork Union.
What percentage of students in Fork Union go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Fork Union are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fork Union?
Fork Union public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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