For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,494 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Fredericksburg, VA are Chancellor Elementary School, Smith Station Elementary School and Battlefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Fredericksburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fredericksburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Station Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11108 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 924 students
Rank: #55.
Ferry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Lee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Lee Hill School Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-1433
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Forest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Massaponax Church Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #88.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #99.
Harrison Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
610 Gayle Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Grades: PK
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Grades: PK
| 138 students
Fredericksburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Fredericksburg, VA include Chancellor Elementary School, Smith Station Elementary School and Battlefield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fredericksburg?
11 public preschools are located in Fredericksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Fredericksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fredericksburg include: Smith Station Elementary School vs. Chancellor Elementary School, Battlefield Elementary School vs. Chancellor Elementary School, Cedar Forest Elementary School vs. Lee Hill Elementary School
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