Staunton: Schools & Education
Staunton schools: 15 public schools. Staunton High is the largest at 822 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,551 students.
- ~1,730 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
15 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,730 residents per school. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
Schools (15)
| School Districts · Districts | Augusta County Public Schools, Commonwealth Center for Childr, Department of Education State-, Staunton City Public Schools, Virginia School for the Deaf a |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 15 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,551 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 319 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,630 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 79.8% |
| Schools Count | 15 |
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.
Schools (2)
Colleges (2)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Staunton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1 Churchville Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 332-3902 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24401 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3332 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 22 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 37.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12