For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,432 students in 22401, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 22401, VA are 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22401 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22401, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22401, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Walker-grant Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Gr: K-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
22401, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 22401, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 22401, VA include Lafayette Elementary School and Walker-grant Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22401?
3 public elementary schools are located in 22401.
What is the racial composition of students in 22401?
22401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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