For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,987 students in Warrenton, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Warrenton, 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.
Warrenton, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Warrenton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Warrenton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4416 Broad Run Church Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
P.b. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
C.m. Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
James G. Brumfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #66.
W.c. Taylor Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Warrenton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6160
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Warrenton, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Warrenton, 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 Warrenton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Warrenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Warrenton?
Warrenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Warrenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Warrenton include: W.c. Taylor Middle School vs. Auburn Middle School, Auburn Middle School vs. W.c. Taylor Middle School, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School vs. P.b. Smith Elementary School
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