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, Ferry Farm Elementary School and Parkside 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 68% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Fredericksburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chancellor Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Massaponax Church Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 834-4569
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11108 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4532
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Smith Station Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-5443
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Lee Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Harrison Road Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6230 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-4864
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Jackson Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8218
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
610 Gayle Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Fredericksburg, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
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, Ferry Farm Elementary School and Parkside 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, Cedar Forest Elementary School vs. Lee Hill Elementary School, Battlefield Elementary School vs. Chancellor Elementary School
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