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 Public Schools in Frederick County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frederick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
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, Frederick County Middle School vs. Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School
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