For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,018 students in 22602, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22602, VA are Armel Elementary School, Greenwood Mill Elementary School and Orchard View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22602 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22602, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22602, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #55.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
22602, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22602, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22602, VA include Armel Elementary School, Greenwood Mill Elementary School and Orchard View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22602?
5 public elementary schools are located in 22602.
What is the racial composition of students in 22602?
22602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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