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Best Culpeper County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,368 students in Culpeper County, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 415 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Culpeper County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Culpeper County, VA are Eastern View High School, Culpeper County High School and Emerald Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culpeper County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Culpeper County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Culpeper County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern View High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16332 Cyclone Way
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0621
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Culpeper County High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14240 Achievement Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Emerald Hill Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11245 Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
A.g. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18370 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-6894
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Pearl Sample Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18480 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Culpeper Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14300 Achievement Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Yowell Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Sycamore Park Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Radio Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Galbreath-marshall Building
1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Culpeper County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Culpeper County, VA include Eastern View High School, Culpeper County High School and Emerald Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Culpeper County?
11 public schools are located in Culpeper County.
What percentage of students in Culpeper County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Culpeper County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Culpeper County?
Culpeper County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Culpeper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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