For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 563 students in Fincastle, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Fincastle, VA are Central Academy Middle School and Breckinridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fincastle, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fincastle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Fincastle, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Vocational School
253 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fincastle, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fincastle, VA include Central Academy Middle School and Breckinridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fincastle?
3 public schools are located in Fincastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Fincastle?
Fincastle public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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