For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,699 students in Waynesboro City, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 346 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waynesboro City, VA are Waynesboro High School, Cassell Elementary School and Westwood Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Waynesboro City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waynesboro City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 West Main St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Cassell Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Rockfish Rd
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
548 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4670
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4670
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Berkeley Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Jefferson Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4680
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4680
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Kate Collins Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Ivy St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4635
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4635
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
William Perry Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 King Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4650
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4650
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Wenonah Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Bayard Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4660
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4660
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
937 Fir Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waynesboro City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Waynesboro City, VA include Waynesboro High School, Cassell Elementary School and Westwood Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waynesboro City?
8 public schools are located in Waynesboro City.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro City go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro City?
Waynesboro City public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waynesboro City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waynesboro City include: Berkeley Glenn Elementary School vs. Westwood Hills Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School vs. William Perry Elementary School, Westwood Hills Elementary School vs. William Perry Elementary School
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