Tangier: Schools & Education
Tangier is served by 1 public school. Tangier Combined is the largest at 41 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 41 students.
- ~252 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 252 residents per school. 2.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Accomack County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 41 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 9 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 4.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 122.0% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
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 | Eastern Shore Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Shore Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Melfa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 789-1789 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.6 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 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | EWELL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (410) 425-2181 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 20910 CALEB JONES RD., EWELL MD 21824 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 11.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 2.4% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12