For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,266 students in Luray, VA (there are , serving 167 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Luray, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Luray, VA are Luray High School, Luray Middle School and Luray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luray, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Luray have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Luray, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luray High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
243 Bulldog Drive
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-3800
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Luray Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Luray Avenue
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 843-2660
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 843-2660
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Luray Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 First St
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-4078
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-4078
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Luray, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Luray, VA include Luray High School, Luray Middle School and Luray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Luray?
4 public schools are located in Luray.
What percentage of students in Luray go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Luray are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Luray?
Luray public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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