Total enrollment
1,524
-69 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Bridgewater
Virginia · Public K-12
In Bridgewater, Virginia, public K-12 schools total 2 and serve approximately 1,524 students, with an average school size of 762.
7-year change in Bridgewater
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 82%
% Hispanic
19%
was 13%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W. Wayland Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 526 |
| Turner Ashby High | High | 09-12 | 998 |
About Bridgewater
Bridgewater is a sparse Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 1,524 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Bridgewater is around 762 students, 13% higher than the Virginia average of about 672.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 4%: 1,593 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,524 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 82% to 71%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Bridgewater discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.