Stephens City: Schools & Education
Education in Stephens City: 2 public schools. Sherando High is the largest at 1,666 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,266 students.
- ~1,196 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,196 residents per school. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (2)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Frederick County Public School |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,266 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 151 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 820 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 36.2% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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 | Laurel Ridge Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Laurel Ridge Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Middletown |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 906-5322 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.0 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.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mary Jane And James L. Bowman Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 971 Tasker Rd. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 869-9000 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22655 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2808 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 31.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12