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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fredericksburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 27,847 students in Fredericksburg, VA (there are 22 private schools, serving 3,158 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Fredericksburg, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fredericksburg, VA are Chancellor Elementary School, Courtland High School and Stafford Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fredericksburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fredericksburg, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Courtland High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Lorraine Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Stafford Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
63 Stafford Indian Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Hartwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 Shackleford Well Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 752-4441
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Massaponax High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8201 Patriot Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Ferry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Grafton Village Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Deacon Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454
Gr: K-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Riverbend High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3412 Massaponax Church Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11108 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Chancellor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Smith Station Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
T. Benton Gayle Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Panther Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Rocky Run Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Reservoir Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1956
Gr: K-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Lee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Lee Hill School Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Primmer House Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455
Gr: K-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Chancellor Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Spotswood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Lorraine Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1514
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Harrison Road Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6230 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Battlefield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1135
Gr: K-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
Walker-grant Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Technology And Innovation At The University Of Ma
Alternative School
121 University Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 654-9090
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Governor's School
Magnet School
125 University Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 548-1278
Rank: n/an/a
Courthouse Academy Program
Special Education School
7565 Courthouse Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
Rank: n/an/a
Elementary 18
580 Stafford Plaza Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 658-6752
Rank: n/an/a
Fredericksburg New Elementary School
1 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1140
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Academy
Special Education School
7565 Courthouse Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Chancellor Elementary School, Courtland High School and Stafford Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Fredericksburg?
43 public schools are located in Fredericksburg.
What percentage of students in Fredericksburg go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Fredericksburg are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fredericksburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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