For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 524 students in Castlewood, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Castlewood, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Castlewood, VA are Castlewood High School and Castlewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castlewood, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Castlewood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Castlewood, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castlewood High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Gr: 8-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Castlewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Gr: 2-7 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Castlewood, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Gr: PK-1 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Castlewood, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Castlewood, VA include Castlewood High School and Castlewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Castlewood?
2 public schools are located in Castlewood.
What percentage of students in Castlewood go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Castlewood are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Castlewood?
Castlewood public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).