Best Public Schools in Buchanan, VA (2026)

Best Buchanan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 761 students in Buchanan, VA.

The top-ranked public schools in Buchanan, VA are James River High School and Buchanan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buchanan, VA public schools have an score of 90% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Buchanan, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

James River High School

(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
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9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121

Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Buchanan Elementary School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
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255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084

Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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What are the top-ranked public schools in Buchanan, VA?

The top-ranked public schools in Buchanan, VA include James River High School and Buchanan Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Buchanan?

2 public schools are located in Buchanan.

What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?

Buchanan public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).