For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,586 students in 22701, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22701, VA are Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Culpeper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22701 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22701, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22701, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerald Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11245 Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
A.g. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18370 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Culpeper Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Achievement Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4140
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #44.
Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Yowell Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-6894
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-6894
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #66.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Pearl Sample Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18480 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #88.
Sycamore Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 Radio Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
22701, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Virginia Regional Spec Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Po Box 999
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-2038
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-2038
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G W Carver-pied Technical Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
Po Box 999
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0476
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0476
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22701, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22701, VA include Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Culpeper Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22701?
8 public elementary schools are located in 22701.
What is the racial composition of students in 22701?
22701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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