For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,637 students in 20186, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,051 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 20186, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20186, VA are Fauquier High School, C.m. Bradley Elementary School and James G. Brumfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20186 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20186, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20186, VA Public Schools (2026)
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 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
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 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
20186, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 20186, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 20186, VA include Fauquier High School, C.m. Bradley Elementary School and James G. Brumfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20186?
4 public schools are located in 20186.
What percentage of students in 20186 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 20186 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20186?
20186 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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