Shenandoah Retreat: Schools & Education
Shenandoah Retreat is served by 4 public schools. Clarke County High is the largest at 693 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,892 students.
- ~148 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 148 residents per school. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Clarke County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100870 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,892 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 132 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 572 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 30.2% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | Shenandoah University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Shenandoah University |
| Nearest College · City | Winchester |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 665-4500 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.0 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 | 6 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 955-5144 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 101 CHALMERS COURT, SUITE C, BERRYVILLE VA 22611 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.8 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.4% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12