For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,352 students in 22556, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 22556, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22556, VA are Mountain View High School, Margaret Brent Elementary School and North Stafford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22556 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22556, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22556, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2135 Mountain View Road
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6840
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6840
Gr: 9-12 | 2,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Brent Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2125 Mountain View Rd
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6790
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6790
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
North Stafford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
839 Garrisonville Rd
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,982 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Rockhill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6360
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6360
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Garrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6260
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6260
Gr: K-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Andrew G. Wright Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6240
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6240
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Anne E. Moncure Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Moncure Lane
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6300
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6300
Gr: K-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22556, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22556, VA include Mountain View High School, Margaret Brent Elementary School and North Stafford High School.
How many public schools are located in 22556?
8 public schools are located in 22556.
What percentage of students in 22556 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 22556 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22556?
22556 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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