Goshen: Schools & Education
1 public school serve Goshen. Fairfield Elementary is the largest at 235 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 235 students.
- ~271 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 271 residents per school. 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Rockbridge County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5103370 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 235 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 24 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 177 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 75.3% |
| 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 | Virginia Military Institute |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Virginia Military Institute |
| Nearest College · City | Lexington |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 464-7207 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.9 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 · Name | Goshen Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1124 Virginia Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 997-0351 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24439 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1716 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 8.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12