The Shenandoah Valley has a rich history of educational excellence. Today, the area boasts:

• 8 colleges and universities within 50 miles (2 of which are within the city of Harrisonburg), including James Madison University, Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University and Mary Baldwin College, providing abundant cultural, arts and educational opportunities.
• Regionally ranked public elementary, middle and high schools, where students consistently score at or above state and national averages on achievement tests.
• Several highly rated regional private school options, some more than 100 years old.