Lake of the Woods: Schools & Education

Lake of the Woods schools: 6 public schools. Orange County High is the largest at 1,476 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,902 students.

K-12 Schools

6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,331 residents per school. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (6)

Gordon-Barbour Elementary
-1-5 · 321 students · 500 W Baker Street, Gordonsville VA 22942 · (540)661-4500
Orange County High
9-12 · 1,476 students · 201 Selma Road, Orange VA 22960 · (540)661-4300
Orange Elementary
-1-5 · 649 students · 230 Montevista Avenue, Orange VA 22960 · (540)661-4450
PROSPECT HEIGHTS MIDDLE
6-8 · 456 students · 202 Dailey Drive, Orange VA 22960 · (540)661-4400
Turning Point Alternative Education
-2--2 · 200 Dailey Drive, Orange VA 22960 · (540)661-4555
Redirection Alternative Education
-2--2 · 200 Dailey Drive, Orange VA 22960 · (540)661-4550
School Districts · DistrictsOrange County Public Schools
School Districts · Total count1
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids5102820
School Statistics · Total Schools6
School Statistics · Total Enrollment2,902
School Statistics · Total Teachers195
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio14.90
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students1,570
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct54.1%
Schools Count6

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 · NearestCulpeper Cosmetology Training Center
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles18.5 mi
Nearest College · NameCulpeper Cosmetology Training Center
Nearest College · CityCulpeper
Nearest College · Phone(540) 727-8003
Nearest College · Distance18.5 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 total7

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Libraries

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

Nearest Library · NameGORDONSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
Nearest Library · Phone(540) 832-0712
Nearest Library · Address319 N. MAIN ST., GORDONSVILLE VA 22942
Nearest Library · Distance0.3 mi

Sources: IMLS PLS 2022 — nearest by coordinates

Other

Libraries (1)

GORDONSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
5408320712 · 319 N. MAIN ST., GORDONSVILLE VA 22942
Pct Bachelors Plus45.6%

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12