For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,428 students in 22553, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 22553, VA are Ni River Middle School, Spotsylvania Middle School and Post Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 22553 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 22553, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22553, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #33.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
22553, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6717 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 22553, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 22553, VA include Ni River Middle School, Spotsylvania Middle School and Post Oak Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 22553?
3 public middle schools are located in 22553.
What is the racial composition of students in 22553?
22553 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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