For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,182 students in 22551, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22551, VA are Livingston Elementary School and Thornburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22551 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22551, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22551, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6057 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 895-5101
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 895-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22551, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22551, VA include Livingston Elementary School and Thornburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22551?
2 public elementary schools are located in 22551.
What is the racial composition of students in 22551?
22551 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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