Staunton city Public Schools
Staunton city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,753
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Staunton city public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Staunton city has 4 district entries. Staunton City Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
The current county file lists schools under Staunton. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Staunton city
Reported Enrollment
2,753
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Staunton city
Staunton City Public Schools
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton
Western State Hospital
Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents
11 Public Schools in Staunton city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAUNTON HIGH | Listed only | Staunton City Public Schools | Staunton, 24401City: Small | 9–12 | High | 822 |
| SHELBURNE MIDDLE | Listed only | Staunton City Public Schools | Staunton, 24401City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 574 |
| Thomas C. McSwain Elementary | Listed only | Staunton City Public Schools | Staunton, 24401City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Arthur R. Ware Elementary | Listed only | Staunton City Public Schools | Staunton, 24401City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 378 |
| Bessie Weller Elementary | Listed only | Staunton City Public Schools | Staunton, 24401City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Staunton City School PreSchool Programs | Listed only | Staunton City Public Schools | Staunton, 24401City: Small | PK | Other | 134 |
| Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High | Listed only | Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton | Staunton, 24402City: Small | 9–12 | Special Education | 40 |
| Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Middle | Listed only | Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton | Staunton, 24402City: Small | 6–8 | Special Education | 11 |
| Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Elementary | Listed only | Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton | Staunton, 24402City: Small | PK–5 | Special Education | 10 |
| Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents | Listed only | Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents | Staunton, 24402Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Special Education | — |
| WESTERN ST. HOSP. ED. PR. | Listed only | Western State Hospital | Staunton, 24402Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Special Education | — |
STAUNTON HIGH
Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton, 24401 / City: Small
SHELBURNE MIDDLE
Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton, 24401 / City: Small
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton, 24401 / City: Small
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton, 24401 / City: Small
Bessie Weller Elementary
Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton, 24401 / City: Small
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton, 24401 / City: Small
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton
Staunton, 24402 / City: Small
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Middle
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton
Staunton, 24402 / City: Small
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Elementary
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton
Staunton, 24402 / City: Small
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents
Staunton, 24402 / Rural: Fringe
WESTERN ST. HOSP. ED. PR.
Western State Hospital
Staunton, 24402 / Rural: Fringe
Staunton city school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Staunton city school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Staunton city public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Staunton city?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Staunton city list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Staunton city schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Staunton city?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.