For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 524 students in Castlewood, VA (there are , serving 89 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Castlewood, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Castlewood, VA are Castlewood High School and Castlewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castlewood, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Castlewood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Castlewood, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castlewood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Grades: 8-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Castlewood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Grades: 2-7
| 229 students
Castlewood, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Grades: PK-1
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castlewood, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Castlewood, VA include Castlewood High School and Castlewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Castlewood?
2 public schools are located in Castlewood.
What percentage of students in Castlewood go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Castlewood are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Castlewood?
Castlewood public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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