For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,172 students in Warrenton, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,392 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Warrenton, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Warrenton, VA are Fauquier High School, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School and P.b. Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warrenton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Warrenton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Warrenton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fauquier High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Waterloo Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4416 Broad Run Church Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
P.b. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
C.m. Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
James G. Brumfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
W.c. Taylor Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-6237
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Warrenton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Warrenton, VA include Fauquier High School, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School and P.b. Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Warrenton?
8 public schools are located in Warrenton.
What percentage of students in Warrenton go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Warrenton are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warrenton?
Warrenton public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Warrenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Warrenton include: C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School vs. P.b. Smith Elementary School, W.c. Taylor Middle School vs. Auburn Middle School, C.m. Bradley Elementary School vs. P.b. Smith Elementary School
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