Top 10 Best Frederick County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,702 students in Frederick County, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 924 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Frederick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Frederick County, VA are Sherando High School, Millbrook High School and James Wood High 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 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Frederick County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherando High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 South Warrior Drive
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Rank: #22.
Millbrook High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,521 students
Rank: #33.
James Wood High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,438 students
Rank: #44.
Armel Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
Orchard View Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #99.
Bass-hoover Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Aylor Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1010.
Middletown Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Mustang Ln
Middletown, VA 22645
(540) 869-4615
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1111.
Redbud Run Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1212.
Frederick County Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1313.
Evendale Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1414.
Stonewall Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3165 Martinsburg Pike
Clear Brook, VA 22624
(540) 662-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1515.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1616.
Gainesboro Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1717.
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Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Fort Collier
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Frederick County, VA

Frederick County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students

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, Millbrook High School and James Wood High School.
How many public schools are located in Frederick County, VA?
17 public schools are located in Frederick County, VA.
What percentage of students in Frederick County, VA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Frederick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County, VA?
Frederick County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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