For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,128 students in 22602, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 295 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 22602, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22602, VA are Armel Elementary School, Greenwood Mill Elementary School and Evendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22602 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22602, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22602, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwester Regional Educational Programs
Special Education School
1481 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22602, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22602, VA include Armel Elementary School, Greenwood Mill Elementary School and Evendale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22602?
6 public schools are located in 22602.
What percentage of students in 22602 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 22602 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22602?
22602 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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