For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,540 students in Frederick County, VA (there are , serving 918 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Frederick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Frederick County, VA are Sherando High School, James Wood High School and Armel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Frederick County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherando High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 South Warrior Drive
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-0060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,642 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
James Wood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Armel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jordan Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Flyfoot Drive
Stephenson, VA 22656
(540) 662-3888
Stephenson, VA 22656
(540) 662-3888
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Millbrook High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 First Woods Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 545-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Bass-hoover Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Aylor Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Mustang Ln
Middletown, VA 22645
(540) 869-4615
Middletown, VA 22645
(540) 869-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Frederick County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4661 North Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 667-4233
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3165 Martinsburg Pike
Clear Brook, VA 22624
(540) 662-2289
Clear Brook, VA 22624
(540) 662-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
N.w. (Northwestern) Regional Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Fort Collier
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Rank: n/an/a
Northwester Regional Educational Programs
Special Education School
1481 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Frederick County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Frederick County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Frederick County, VA include Sherando High School, James Wood High School and Armel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Frederick County?
19 public schools are located in Frederick County.
What percentage of students in Frederick County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Frederick County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Frederick County include: Sherando High School vs. Millbrook High School, James Wood High School vs. Millbrook High School, Middletown Elementary School vs. Orchard View Elementary School
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