Grottoes: Schools & Education
1 public school serve Grottoes. South River Elementary is the largest at 316 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 316 students.
- ~2,961 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,961 residents per school. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Rockingham County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 316 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 21 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 163 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 51.6% |
| 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 | Blue Ridge Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Blue Ridge Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Weyers Cave |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 234-9261 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.3 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 | Grottoes Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 601 Dogwood Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 434-4475 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24441 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1612 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12