For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,838 students in Penn Laird, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Penn Laird, VA are Spotswood High School, Montevideo Middle School and Peak View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penn Laird, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Penn Laird have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Penn Laird, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
368 Blazer Drive
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #22.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7648 Mcgaheysville Rd
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Peak View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 Lawyer Rd.
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 South Montevideo Circle
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Penn Laird, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Penn Laird, VA include Spotswood High School, Montevideo Middle School and Peak View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Penn Laird?
4 public schools are located in Penn Laird.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Laird?
Penn Laird public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Penn Laird are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Penn Laird include: Peak View Elementary School vs. Cub Run Elementary School, Cub Run Elementary School vs. Peak View Elementary School
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