For the 2025 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 Millbrook High School, James Wood High School and Apple Pie Ridge 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 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22603, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #22.
James Wood High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #33.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
N.w. (Northwestern) Regional Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Fort Collier
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
22603, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22603, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22603, VA include Millbrook High School, James Wood High School and Apple Pie Ridge 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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