For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,551 students in Orange, VA (there are , serving 166 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Orange, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Orange, VA are Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Orange have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Orange, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange County High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Selma Road
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,460 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Heights Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Alternative Education
Alternative School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4555
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Orange, Virginia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Redirection Alternative Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orange, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Orange, VA include Orange County High School, Orange Elementary School and Prospect Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orange?
4 public schools are located in Orange.
What percentage of students in Orange go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Orange are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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