Moneta: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Moneta. Staunton River High is the largest at 889 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,758 students.
- ~132 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 132 residents per school. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Bedford County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,758 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 129 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,323 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 75.3% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke |
| Nearest College · City | Roanoke |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 343-0153 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.7 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Moneta Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 13641 Moneta Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 425-7004 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24121 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 31.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12