For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,632 students in 22603, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 22603, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22603, VA are James Wood High School, Millbrook High School and Redbud Run 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 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22603, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22603, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Wood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Frederick County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22603, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22603, VA include James Wood High School, Millbrook High School and Redbud Run 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 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22603?
22603 public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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