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Best 22603 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,682 students in 22603, VA (there are , serving 128 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 22603, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22603, VA are James Wood High School, Millbrook High School and Redbud Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22603 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22603, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 22603, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Wood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Frederick County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
N.w. (Northwestern) Regional Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Fort Collier
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
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22603, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 22603, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22603, VA include James Wood High School, Millbrook High School and Redbud Run Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22603?
8 public schools are located in 22603.
What percentage of students in 22603 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 22603 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22603?
22603 public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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