For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,910 students in 22405, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 22405, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22405, VA are Stafford Senior High School, Ferry Farm Elementary School and Grafton Village Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22405 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22405, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22405, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stafford Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
63 Stafford Indian Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Grafton Village Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Deacon Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454
Gr: K-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Primmer House Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455
Gr: K-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22405, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22405, VA include Stafford Senior High School, Ferry Farm Elementary School and Grafton Village Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22405?
8 public schools are located in 22405.
What percentage of students in 22405 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 22405 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22405?
22405 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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