Rural Retreat: Schools & Education
Education in Rural Retreat: 3 public schools. Rural Retreat Elementary is the largest at 362 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 905 students.
- ~548 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 548 residents per school. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Wythe County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 905 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 66 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 677 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 74.8% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Wytheville Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wytheville Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Wytheville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (276) 223-4700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.6 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 | Rural Retreat Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 119 N. Greever St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 686-8337 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24368 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1560 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12