Chincoteague: Schools & Education
Chincoteague is served by 2 public schools. Chincoteague High is the largest at 295 students (grades 6-12). Total enrollment: 519 students.
- ~1,648 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,648 residents per school. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Accomack County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 519 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 45 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 542 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 104.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 25.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| Nearest College · City | Princess Anne |
| Nearest College · Phone | (410) 651-2200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 25.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Chincoteague Island Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4077 Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 336-3460 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23336 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1248 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12