Elkton: Schools & Education
Elkton schools: 4 public schools. East Rockingham High is the largest at 778 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,048 students.
- ~752 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 752 residents per school. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Rockingham County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,048 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 141 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,131 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 55.2% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | James Madison University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | James Madison University |
| Nearest College · City | Harrisonburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 568-6211 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.9 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Elkton Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 106 N Terrace Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 434-4475 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22827 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 884 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12