Public schools in Fredericksburg, VA
33 open public schools with an address in Fredericksburg, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
33
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
25,134
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fredericksburg public schools
The federal directory lists 33 public schools in Fredericksburg, VA: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 6 combined or other. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 25,134 students, an average of 898 per school. The largest campus is Stafford Senior High (2,198 students), and the largest elementary school is Parkside Elementary (946).
Spotsylvania County Public Schools operates the most schools here (16), and 3 regular districts have at least one Fredericksburg campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Public school district
16 schools in Fredericksburg · 34 total
Stafford County Public Schools
Public school district
8 schools in Fredericksburg · 34 total
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Public school district
6 schools in Fredericksburg
Academy of Technology and Innovation at UMW
Specialized public school district
1 school in Fredericksburg
Commonwealth Governor's School
Specialized public school district
1 school in Fredericksburg
Regional Alternative Ed/Stafford Co
Specialized public school district
1 school in Fredericksburg
Elementary schools in Fredericksburg
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 665 | 16.6:1 | |
| Cedar Forest Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 789 | 16.4:1 | |
| Chancellor Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 440 | 17.6:1 | |
| Conway Elementary Stafford County Public Schools | KG–05 | 904 | 14.8:1 | |
| Ferry Farm Elementary Stafford County Public Schools | PK–05 | 555 | 13.2:1 | |
| Gladys West Elementary Fredericksburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Harrison Road Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 732 | 13.8:1 | |
| Hugh Mercer Elementary Fredericksburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 859 | 15.8:1 | |
| Lafayette Elementary Fredericksburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 812 | 15.1:1 | |
| Lee Hill Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 680 | 16.6:1 | |
| Parkside Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 946 | 17.5:1 | |
| Rocky Run Elementary Stafford County Public Schools | KG–05 | 911 | 14.7:1 | |
| Salem Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 13.6:1 | |
| Smith Station Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 715 | 16.6:1 | |
| Spotswood Elementary Spotsylvania County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Fredericksburg
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Middle Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 06–08 | 780 | 14:1 | |
| Chancellor Middle Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 06–08 | 799 | 13.1:1 | |
| Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Stafford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 887 | 15.3:1 | |
| Freedom Middle Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 06–08 | 763 | 12.5:1 | |
| T. Benton Gayle Middle Stafford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 939 | 15.1:1 | |
| Walker-Grant Middle Fredericksburg City Public Schools | 06–08 | 796 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in Fredericksburg
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor High Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,321 | 15.7:1 | |
| Courtland High Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,497 | 17.3:1 | |
| James Monroe High Fredericksburg City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,013 | 15.2:1 | |
| Massaponax High Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,692 | 14.5:1 | |
| Riverbend High Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,913 | 17.2:1 | |
| Stafford Senior High Stafford County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,198 | 11.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fredericksburg
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Technology and Innovation at the University of Ma Academy of Technology and Innovation at UMW · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Commonwealth Governor's School Commonwealth Governor's School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Phoenix Center for Innovative Learning Stafford County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Regional Alternative Ed/Stafford Co Regional Alternative Ed/Stafford Co · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers Stafford County Public Schools | PK–PK | 280 | 9.7:1 | |
| Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center Fredericksburg City Public Schools | PK–PK | 149 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic26.1%
- Black22.4%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Fredericksburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (25,134 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fredericksburg
How many public schools are in Fredericksburg, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 33 open public schools with a location address in Fredericksburg: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 25,134 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fredericksburg?
Schools with an address in Fredericksburg belong to 6 education agencies, led by Spotsylvania County Public Schools (16 schools), Stafford County Public Schools (8 schools), Fredericksburg City Public Schools (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fredericksburg?
Stafford Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fredericksburg, with 2,198 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fredericksburg?
No school with an address in Fredericksburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fredericksburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fredericksburg public schools is 15.1:1, higher than the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fredericksburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities