For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 57 students in 24402, VA (there are , serving 30 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 24402, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24402, VA are Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School, Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24402 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24402, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24402, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Grades: PK-5
| 7 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
24402, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Virginia School For Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Virginia School For Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24402, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24402, VA include Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School, Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School.
How many public schools are located in 24402?
5 public schools are located in 24402.
What percentage of students in 24402 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 24402 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24402?
24402 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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