Tappahannock: Schools & Education

Tappahannock schools: 4 public schools. Essex High is the largest at 514 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 1,181 students.

K-12 Schools

4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 477 residents per school. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (3)

TAPPAHANNOCK JUNIOR ACADEMY
170 MELODY CT
ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL
444 WATER LN
ST MARGARETS SCHOOL
444 WATER LN

Schools (4)

Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
-2--2 · 202 South Church Lane, Tappahannock VA 22560 · (804)443-0267
ESSEX HIGH
8-12 · 514 students · 833 High School Circle, Tappahannock VA 22560 · (804)443-4301
JAMES H. CARY INTERMEDIATE
4-7 · 333 students · 912 Intermediate School Circle, Tappahannock VA 22560 · (804)443-3040
Tappahannock Elementary
-1-3 · 334 students · 205 Elementary School Circle, Tappahannock VA 22560 · (804)443-5301
School Districts · DistrictsChesapeake Bay Governor's Scho, Essex County Public Schools
School Districts · Total count2
School Statistics · Total Schools4
School Statistics · Total Enrollment1,181
School Statistics · Total Teachers97
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio12.20
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students1,240
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct105.0%
Schools Count4

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 · NearestRappahannock Community College
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles28.4 mi
Nearest College · NameRappahannock Community College
Nearest College · CityGlenns
Nearest College · Phone(804) 758-6730
Nearest College · Distance28.4 mi

Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · NameEssex Public Library
Nearest Library · Address117 N. Church Lane
Nearest Library · Phone(804) 443-4945
Nearest Library · Zip22560
Nearest Library · Hours Per Year2444
Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City1

Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match

Other

Libraries (1)

ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY
8044434945 · 117 N. CHURCH LANE, Tappahannock VA 22560
Education Nonprofits · Total count4
Pct Bachelors Plus14.9%

Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

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