For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,196 students in Fauquier County, VA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,418 private students). 79% 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 Fauquier High School, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School and P.b. Smith 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 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fauquier County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fauquier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fauquier High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Waterloo Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4416 Broad Run Church Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
P.b. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Independence Ave
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7360
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,360 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
C.m. Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
W.g. Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4096 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 422-7550
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 422-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4048 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7450
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7450
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Grace Miller Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6248 Catlett Rd
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7590
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
James G. Brumfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Claude Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3284 Rectortown Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7690
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7690
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
W.c. Taylor Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Lee Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11138 Marsh Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7430
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7430
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12074 James Madison St
Remington, VA 22734
(540) 422-7630
Remington, VA 22734
(540) 422-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Walter Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4529 Morrisville Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7710
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
H.m. Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9347 Bastable Mill Rd
Catlett, VA 20119
(540) 422-7610
Catlett, VA 20119
(540) 422-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
4484 Catlett Road
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
Rank: n/an/a
The Regional Community Alternative Educational Continuum
Alternative School
4484 Catlett Rd, C/o Southeast
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
Fauquier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 117
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1551
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1551
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6160
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fauquier County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fauquier County, VA include Fauquier High School, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School and P.b. Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fauquier County?
20 public schools are located in Fauquier County.
What percentage of students in Fauquier County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Fauquier County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fauquier County?
Fauquier County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fauquier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fauquier County include: Fauquier High School vs. Liberty High School, Liberty High School vs. Fauquier High School, W.c. Taylor Middle School vs. Auburn Middle School
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