Best Public Schools in Fincastle, VA

Summary:

The city of Fincastle, Virginia is home to two schools, Central Academy Middle and Breckinridge Elementary, both of which are part of the highly-ranked Botetourt County Public Schools district.

Central Academy Middle stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 36 middle schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional proficiency in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and English Reading, often outperforming the Botetourt County and Virginia state averages. With a diverse student population and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, Central Academy Middle provides a high-quality education to its 369 students.

While not quite at the same level as Central Academy Middle, Breckinridge Elementary is also a strong performer, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceeding the Botetourt County and Virginia state averages in several subject areas. With 195 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.1, Breckinridge Elementary offers a solid educational experience for its diverse student body.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)						SOL Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)						SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Academy Middle	Public	6-8	367 Poor Farm Rd	Fincastle	24090	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 473-8333	362	31	11.4	40.3%	329 (90.9%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	82.5	36^th of 417 public middle schools	91.4%		83.2	36^th of 422 public middle schools	91.5%		100.0	100.0				72.8	92.4	86.5		78.8				77.7	85.6	86.6	84.0		$10,705	$457	$10,247
Breckinridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	331 Springwood Rd	Fincastle	24090	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 473-8386	201	18	11.4	33.8%	175 (87.1%)	4 (2.0%)	8 (4.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.5%)	78.4	238^th of 1114 public elementary schools	78.6%		80.9	193^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	82.7%	45			81.8	82.8	83.3				80.0		93.9	79.3	83.3					78.6	$11,907	$644	$11,262

Cities Near Fincastle

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Troutville	4.06 mi	4	48^th
Daleville	6.5 mi	1	61^st
Buchanan	9.09 mi	2	16^th
Cloverdale	9.2 mi	2	27^th
Roanoke	10.57 mi	48	230^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.