For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,164 students in Spotsylvania, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Spotsylvania, VA are Berkeley Elementary School, Ni River Middle School and Courtland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Spotsylvania have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spotsylvania, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkeley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5979 Partlow Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-5141
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-5141
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Courtland High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-4445
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #44.
Courthouse Road Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9911 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 891-0400
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 891-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #55.
Spotsylvania Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7001 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-5445
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Brock Road Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10207 Brock Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 972-3870
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 972-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Courtland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-5422
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-5422
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7001 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7617
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7617
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #99.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #1010.
Spotsylvania High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6975 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #1111.
Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11600 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 786-9817
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 786-9817
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1212.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6057 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 895-5101
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 895-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1313.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1414.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #1515.
Spotswood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-1514
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-1514
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spotsylvania Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
6713 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-2655
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-2655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Spotsylvania, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6717 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spotsylvania, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Spotsylvania, VA include Berkeley Elementary School, Ni River Middle School and Courtland High School.
How many public schools are located in Spotsylvania?
16 public schools are located in Spotsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania?
Spotsylvania public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Spotsylvania are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Spotsylvania include: Courthouse Road Elementary School vs. Courtland Elementary School, Courtland Elementary School vs. Courthouse Road Elementary School, Post Oak Middle School vs. Thornburg Middle School
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