Summary:
Zip code 22851 contains one school, Stanley Elementary, a public PK–5 elementary school with 337 students in Page County Public Schools. Since this is the only school in the area, all insights focus on Stanley Elementary's performance relative to district and state benchmarks.
Stanley Elementary serves a high-needs population, with 90.5% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4% — nearly 6 points above the state average of 14.8%. The school's state ranking has declined over three years, from the 48th percentile (2023–24) to the 23rd percentile (2025–26), and it currently holds a 1-star rating. The most urgent concern is a 21-point drop in 5th grade reading proficiency, falling from 72.13% to 50.98% in one year. Reading scores lag the state in every grade, with the largest gap in 5th grade (50.98% vs. 72.42%). Math scores are mixed: 4th grade math (68%) exceeds the district (62%) but trails the state (73.29%), while 3rd and 5th grade math are below both district and state averages.
There are bright spots to build on. Fourth grade VA Studies proficiency (74%) beat both the district (72%) and state (70.52%), and 3rd and 4th grade reading improved by 7.45 and 7.75 points year-over-year. The student–teacher ratio of 12.4:1 is favorable, suggesting classrooms are not overcrowded. However, with high poverty and absenteeism, targeted supports in literacy and 5th grade transition will be essential. Improvements in early grades provide a foundation, but the sharp 5th grade decline and chronic absenteeism are the most pressing concerns for parents to watch.
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