For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,163 students in 22560, VA (there are , serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 22560, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22560, VA are Essex High School, Tappahannock Elementary School and James H. Cary Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22560 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22560, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22560, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Tappahannock Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Gr: PK-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
James H. Cary Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
912 Intermediate School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Gr: 5-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
Magnet School
202 South Church Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-0267
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-0267
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22560, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22560, VA include Essex High School, Tappahannock Elementary School and James H. Cary Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 22560?
4 public schools are located in 22560.
What percentage of students in 22560 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 22560 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22560?
22560 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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