Top 10 Best Fauquier County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,217 students in Fauquier County, VA (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,276 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Fauquier County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fauquier County, VA are C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School, P.b. Smith Elementary School and C.m. Bradley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fauquier County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fauquier County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Fauquier County Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4416 Broad Run Church Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
P.b. Smith Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
C.m. Bradley Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #55.
Grace Miller Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6248 Catlett Rd
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Fauquier High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 Waterloo Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #77.
James G. Brumfield Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4048 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7470
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
W.g. Coleman Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4096 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1515
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Independence Ave
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #1111.
Warrenton Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #1212.
W.c. Taylor Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 E Shirley Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #1313.
Mary Walter Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4529 Morrisville Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 439-3279
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Lee Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11138 Marsh Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 439-3207
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1515.
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12074 James Madison St
Remington, VA 22734
(540) 422-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1616.
H.m. Pearson Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9347 Bastable Mill Rd
Catlett, VA 20119
(540) 788-9071
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1717.
Claude Thompson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3284 Rectortown Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc At Burke
Alternative School
9645 Burke Lake Road
Marshall, VA 20115
(703) 426-7300
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education Ctr.
Alternative School
4484 Catlett Road
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 351-1514
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
C/o Southeastern Alt School, 4
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 788-9011
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fauquier County, VA

Fauquier County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 117
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fauquier County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fauquier County, VA include C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School, P.b. Smith Elementary School and C.m. Bradley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fauquier County, VA?
21 public schools are located in Fauquier County, VA.
What percentage of students in Fauquier County, VA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Fauquier County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fauquier County, VA?
Fauquier County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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