Best Fauquier County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 6,675 students in Fauquier County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fauquier County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fauquier County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4416 Broad Run Church Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
P.b. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
C.m. Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
W.g. Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4096 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 422-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4048 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7450
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Grace Miller Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6248 Catlett Rd
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
James G. Brumfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Claude Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3284 Rectortown Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7690
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
W.c. Taylor Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Lee Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11138 Marsh Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7430
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12074 James Madison St
Remington, VA 22734
(540) 422-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Mary Walter Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4529 Morrisville Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
H.m. Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9347 Bastable Mill Rd
Catlett, VA 20119
(540) 422-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fauquier County, VA

Fauquier County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 117
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
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fauquier County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in Fauquier County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Fauquier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fauquier County?
Fauquier County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fauquier County are often viewed compared to one another?

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