Elementary Schools in Rockingham County Public Schools

Summary:

The Rockingham County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 15 diverse elementary schools, serving students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. While the district as a whole is ranked 91 out of 129 in Virginia and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools, such as Peak View Elementary, John C. Myers Elementary, and Ottobine Elementary, are performing significantly better than the district and state averages.

The data reveals a wide range of academic performance among the elementary schools, with some schools excelling in math and reading, while others struggle to meet state standards. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with all schools reporting rates higher than the state average. Additionally, the data suggests a correlation between higher free and reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes. However, the data does not show a clear relationship between per-student spending and academic achievement, suggesting that factors beyond funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in student success.

Overall, the Rockingham County Public Schools district offers a diverse range of elementary school options, with some schools standing out as strong performers and others in need of targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. By analyzing the data and addressing the key insights, the district can work to develop strategies that support the academic success of all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

District Detail

100 Mount Clinton Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

(540) 564-3200

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 129 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,679

Primary Schools: 15
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 Elm Ave	Grottoes	24441	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 249-4001	316	21	14.9	65.8%	209 (66.1%)	18 (5.7%)	63 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.2%)	40.3	718^th of 1110 public elementary schools	35.3%		32.3	808^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.5%	90	69.4	75.6	54.9	56.9	65.3	75.6	54.9	83.8	$10,908	$755	$10,152
Elkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	302 B Street	Elkton	22827	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 298-1511	269	22	12.1	73.6%	211 (78.4%)	8 (3.0%)	30 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.4%)	9.5	1032^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	7.0%		13.4	993^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	10.9%	39	40.5	50.0	26.2	47.6	54.1	42.9	42.9	58.5	$10,791	$1,245	$9,546
Fulks Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11089 Brocks Gap Rd	Fulks Run	22830	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 896-7635	198	15	13.3	76.3%	176 (88.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	19.6	933^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	15.9%		30.9	827^th of 1114 public elementary schools	25.8%	106	34.4	60.0	66.7	60.6	28.1	70.0	48.5	55.0	$11,988	$1,053	$10,935
John W. Wayland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 North Main St	Bridgewater	22812	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 828-6081	526	33	15.9	42.4%	378 (71.9%)	12 (2.3%)	98 (18.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.1%)	46.2	652^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	41.3%		37.9	750^th of 1114 public elementary schools	32.7%	98	67.8	75.4	64.6	73.4	60.0	76.2	57.9	82.3	$10,163	$370	$9,793
Linville-Edom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3653 Linville-Edom Rd	Linville	22834	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 833-6916	209	15	14.1	63.2%	164 (78.5%)	1 (0.5%)	38 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	32.5	806^th of 1110 public elementary schools	27.4%		43.9	680^th of 1114 public elementary schools	39.0%	126	70.6	48.5	60.6	72.7	52.9	56.3	71.9	61.3	$10,895	$4,407	$6,488
McGaheysville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9508 Spotswood Trail	McGaheysville	22840	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 289-3004	262	18	14.7	40.8%	201 (76.7%)	2 (0.8%)	40 (15.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	33.1	800^th of 1110 public elementary schools	27.9%		29.3	851^st of 1114 public elementary schools	23.6%	51	53.9	66.7	79.4	73.5	46.0	66.7	58.8	57.1	$10,717	$917	$9,800
Ottobine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8646 Waggys Creek Rd	Dayton	22821	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 879-2091	248	18	13.9	74.2%	225 (90.7%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	37.4	745^th of 1110 public elementary schools	32.9%		63.6	442^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	60.3%	303	53.3	75.9	71.4	71.4	46.7	62.1	59.2	71.4	$10,127	$123	$10,004
Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 American Legion Dr	Timberville	22853	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 896-8956	460	31	14.8	73.0%	346 (75.2%)	3 (0.7%)	79 (17.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.7%)	28.2	849^th of 1110 public elementary schools	23.5%		36.2	770^th of 1114 public elementary schools	30.9%	79	52.9	68.8	57.8	65.6	47.1	66.7	56.3	69.4	$9,958	$733	$9,225
Pleasant Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	215 Pleasant Valley Rd	Harrisonburg	22801	Harrisonburg city	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 434-4557	282	20	14.1	74.8%	150 (53.2%)	21 (7.4%)	90 (31.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	21.7	907^th of 1110 public elementary schools	18.3%		28.3	861^st of 1114 public elementary schools	22.7%	46	55.6	65.9	59.3	55.9	50.0	64.1	49.1	64.7	$10,797	$1,033	$9,764
John C. Myers Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	290 Raider Rd	Broadway	22815	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 896-2297	473	34	13.9	66.4%	323 (68.3%)	9 (1.9%)	96 (20.3%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.2%)	56.3	529^th of 1110 public elementary schools	52.3%		50.6	609^th of 1114 public elementary schools	45.3%	80	77.8	73.2	79.3	79.3	70.4	67.6	76.5	55.7	$10,664	$939	$9,725
Lacey Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8621 North Valley Pike	Harrisonburg	22802	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 433-7819	350	23	15.0	73.1%	203 (58.0%)	10 (2.9%)	114 (32.6%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	19.1	938^th of 1110 public elementary schools	15.5%		25.3	894^th of 1114 public elementary schools	19.7%	44	50.8	53.7	50.9	70.4	49.2	62.3	52.7	51.9	$12,234	$499	$11,735
Peak View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	641 Lawyer Rd.	Penn Laird	22846	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 289-7510	538	37	14.5	44.8%	313 (58.2%)	17 (3.2%)	166 (30.9%)	20 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	65.9	405^th of 1110 public elementary schools	63.5%		56.7	526^th of 1114 public elementary schools	52.8%	121	69.8	86.8	83.5	78.9	59.5	81.9	77.8	87.7	$9,015	$183	$8,832
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Rawley Pike	Harrisonburg	22801	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 438-1965	411	30	13.7	63.7%	246 (59.9%)	18 (4.4%)	112 (27.3%)	19 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	20.3	925^th of 1110 public elementary schools	16.7%		11.4	1011^th of 1114 public elementary schools	9.2%	86	56.9	55.6	63.4	64.8	54.9	54.3	52.2	43.8	$10,146	$439	$9,706
Cub Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1451 South Montevideo Circle	Penn Laird	22846	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 289-5854	614	42	14.6	66.8%	373 (60.7%)	31 (5.0%)	149 (24.3%)	23 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.2%)	23.4	893^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	19.5%		15.9	973^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	12.7%	80	51.0	59.8	54.4	65.6	48.5	65.4	62.9	56.6	$8,885	$1,082	$7,803
River Bend Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14556 Rockingham Pike	Elkton	22827	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 298-5301	341	25	13.7	73.3%	256 (75.1%)	2 (0.6%)	58 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.3%)	29.8	830^th of 1110 public elementary schools	25.2%		20.8	932^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	16.3%	102	74.0	61.7	55.1	67.4	63.3	63.8	47.9	51.1	$11,958	$784	$11,174

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Augusta County Public Schools	8.57 mi	19	73^rd
Massanutten Technical Center	9.5 mi	1
Harrisonburg City Public Schools	9.87 mi	11	123^rd
Waynesboro City Public Schools	13.86 mi	7	112^th
Valley Academy	14.43 mi	1

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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.