For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,517 students in Ridgeway, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgeway, VA are Magna Vista High School and Drewry Mason Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeway, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ridgeway have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ridgeway, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magna Vista High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Ridgeway, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Patrick Henry Correctional Unit #28 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18155 A L Philpott Hwy
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(540) 957-3183
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgeway, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgeway, VA include Magna Vista High School and Drewry Mason Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgeway?
2 public schools are located in Ridgeway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeway?
Ridgeway public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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