Afton: Schools & Education
Education in Afton: 1 public school. Rockfish River Elementary is the largest at 268 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 268 students.
- ~266 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 266 residents per school. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
School Superintendents (4)
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Nelson County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 268 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 21 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 211 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 78.7% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
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 | Staunton School of Cosmetology |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 19.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Staunton School of Cosmetology |
| Nearest College · City | Staunton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 885-0808 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 19.0 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 (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WAYNESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 942-6746 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 600 S. WAYNE AVE., WAYNESBORO VA 22980 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 31.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12