Bridgewater: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Bridgewater. Turner Ashby High is the largest at 994 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,510 students.
- ~3,354 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,354 residents per school. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (2)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Rockingham County Public Schoo |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,510 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 102 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 545 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 36.1% |
| 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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Mennonite University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Harrisonburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 432-4000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
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 | North River Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 118 Mt Crawford Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 434-4475 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22812 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1976 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 46.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12