For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,586 students in 22701, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22701, VA are Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Floyd T. Binns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22701 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22701, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22701, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerald Hill Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11245 Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
A.g. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18370 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-6894
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-6894
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Pearl Sample Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18480 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Culpeper Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Achievement Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4140
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Yowell Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Sycamore Park Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
451 Radio Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
22701, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Virginia Regional Spec Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Po Box 999
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-2038
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-2038
G W Carver-pied Technical Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
Po Box 999
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0476
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0476
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22701, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22701, VA include Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Floyd T. Binns Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22701?
8 public elementary schools are located in 22701.
What is the racial composition of students in 22701?
22701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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