For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,874 students in 22601, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 315 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 22601, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22601, VA are Daniel Morgan Middle School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and John Kerr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22601 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22601, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Morgan Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 S Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Gr: 7-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cedarmeade Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48 S. Purcell St.
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Gr: 5-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
James Wood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7500
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22601, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22601, VA include Daniel Morgan Middle School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and John Kerr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22601?
7 public schools are located in 22601.
What percentage of students in 22601 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 22601 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22601?
22601 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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