For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 7,813 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fredericksburg, VA are Chancellor Elementary School, Freedom Middle School and Ferry Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Fredericksburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fredericksburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Ferry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Massaponax Church Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11108 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Smith Station Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Lee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Lee Hill School Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Spotswood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Lorraine Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1514
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1514
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Harrison Road Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
610 Gayle Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fredericksburg, VA include Chancellor Elementary School, Freedom Middle School and Ferry Farm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fredericksburg?
13 public preschools are located in Fredericksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Fredericksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fredericksburg include: Smith Station Elementary School vs. Chancellor Elementary School, Battlefield Elementary School vs. Chancellor Elementary School, Cedar Forest Elementary School vs. Lee Hill Elementary School
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