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Best Spotsylvania County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 16,164 students in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spotsylvania County, VA are Chancellor Elementary School, Courthouse Road Elementary School and Berkeley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spotsylvania County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Spotsylvania County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Courthouse Road Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9911 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 891-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5979 Partlow Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-5141
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Courtland Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6601 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7001 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7617
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Brock Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10207 Brock Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 972-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Spotsylvania Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7415 Brock Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3412 Massaponax Church Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11108 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Smith Station Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 786-9817
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Lee Hill School Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Spotsylvania High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6975 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Gr: PK-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6057 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 895-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Chancellor Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Spotswood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Lorraine Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1514
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Harrison Road Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6230 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
Battlefield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spotsylvania County, VA include Chancellor Elementary School, Courthouse Road Elementary School and Berkeley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spotsylvania County?
24 public elementary schools are located in Spotsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Spotsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?

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