Lancaster: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Lancaster. Lancaster High is the largest at 403 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 719 students.
- ~7 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 7 residents per school.
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Lancaster County Public School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 719 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 54 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 806 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 112.1% |
| 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 | Rappahannock Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Rappahannock Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Glenns |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 758-6730 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.9 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 | LANCASTER STORYMOBILE |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 435-1729 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 235 SCHOOL STREET, KILMARNOCK VA 22482 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
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Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B