For the 2023-24 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 24,453 students in Fredericksburg, VA (there are 24 private schools, serving 3,272 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Fredericksburg, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fredericksburg, VA are Chancellor Elementary School, Riverbend High School and Massaponax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fredericksburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Fredericksburg, VA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chancellor Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Riverbend High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,919 students
Rank: #33.
Massaponax High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8201 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-0419
Grades: 9-12
| 1,703 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #55.
Smith Station Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7320 Smith Station Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #66.
Chancellor High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #77.
Stafford Sr. High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Stafford Indian Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #88.
Hartwood Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Shackleford Well Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 752-4441
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 752-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Battlefield Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11108 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 949 students
Rank: #1111.
Ferry Farm Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1212.
Grafton Village Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Deacon Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #1313.
Rocky Run Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Reservoir Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1956
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1956
Grades: PK-5
| 886 students
Rank: #1414.
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1515.
Lee Hill Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Lee Hill School Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1616.
T. Benton Gayle Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0383
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0383
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: #1717.
Cedar Forest Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Massaponax Church Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #1818.
Conway Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Primmer House Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #1919.
Chancellor Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #2020.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #2121.
Falmouth Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2222.
Battlefield Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #2323.
Spotswood Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Lorraine Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1514
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1514
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2424.
James Monroe High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #2525.
Salem Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #2626.
Harrison Road Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #2727.
Lafayette Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Grades: 3-5
| 0 students
Rank: #2828.
Walker-grant Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Gov .sch.
Magnet School
12301 Spotswood Furnace Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-2445
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-2445
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Courthouse Prgm.
Special Education School
7409 Brock Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-5242
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-5242
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Grades: K-2
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
John J. Wright Ed. And Cultural Ctr.
Alternative School
7565 Courthouse Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 834-2556
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 834-2556
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Center For Innovative Learning
Alternative School
610 Gayle Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-6000
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-6000
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Quest Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
8020 River Stone Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-6831
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-6831
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative Ed/stafford Co
Alternative School
C/o Stafford Co Public Schls,
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 659-9899
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 659-9899
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
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Fredericksburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Chancellor Elementary School, Riverbend High School and Massaponax High School.
How many public schools are located in Fredericksburg, VA?
37 public schools are located in Fredericksburg, VA.
What percentage of students in Fredericksburg, VA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Fredericksburg, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg, VA?
Fredericksburg, VA public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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