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Best Frederick County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,540 students in Frederick County, VA (there are 8 private schools, serving 884 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Frederick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Frederick County, VA are Sherando High School, James Wood High School and Armel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Frederick County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherando High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 South Warrior Drive
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
James Wood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Armel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jordan Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Flyfoot Drive
Stephenson, VA 22656
(540) 662-3888
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Bass-hoover Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Aylor Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Mustang Ln
Middletown, VA 22645
(540) 869-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Frederick County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3165 Martinsburg Pike
Clear Brook, VA 22624
(540) 662-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
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Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Fort Collier
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Rank: n/an/a
Northwester Regional Educational Programs
Special Education School
1481 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Frederick County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Frederick County, VA include Sherando High School, James Wood High School and Armel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Frederick County?
19 public schools are located in Frederick County.
What percentage of students in Frederick County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Frederick County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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