Mount Jackson: Schools & Education
Mount Jackson is served by 1 public school.
- ~1,000 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,000 residents per school. 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Shenandoah County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 14 |
| 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 | Eastern Mennonite University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Mennonite University |
| Nearest College · City | Harrisonburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 432-4000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.2 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 total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | MOUNT JACKSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 477-3327 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 5901 MAIN STREET, MT. JACKSON VA 22842 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.8% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12