For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,949 students in Fredericksburg City, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 506 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Fredericksburg City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fredericksburg City, VA are James Monroe High School, Lafayette Elementary School and Walker-grant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fredericksburg City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fredericksburg City (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
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
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Grades: PK
| 140 students
Fredericksburg City 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fredericksburg City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fredericksburg City, VA include James Monroe High School, Lafayette Elementary School and Walker-grant Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fredericksburg City, VA?
5 public schools are located in Fredericksburg City, VA.
What percentage of students in Fredericksburg City, VA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Fredericksburg City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg City, VA?
Fredericksburg City, VA public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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