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8 schools in Warrenton

Virginia · Public K-12

Warrenton has 8 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 3,647 Virginia students across 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Warrenton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,647
-435 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 71%
% Hispanic
19%
was 13%
% Black
8%
was 9%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Auburn MiddleMiddle06-08570
C.M. Bradley ElementaryElementaryPK-05362
Fauquier HighHigh09-121,156
James G. Brumfield ElementaryElementaryPK-05496
Mountain Vista Governor's School for Math Science and TechElementaryN-N·
P.B. Smith ElementaryElementaryPK-05440
W.C. Taylor MiddleMiddle06-08623
Warrenton MiddleCombinedM-M·

About Warrenton

Public education in Warrenton, Virginia runs across 8 schools that teaches roughly 3,647 students. By footprint, Warrenton sits in the medium-population bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Warrenton is around 456 students, 32% lower than the Virginia average of about 672.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,647 students, fell 11% from the 4,082 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Warrenton lost 1 school, going from 7 to 6. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 71% to 63%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Warrenton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Warrenton?
Warrenton, Virginia has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,647 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Warrenton?
Warrenton has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Warrenton?
Fauquier High is the largest public school in Warrenton by enrollment, with approximately 1,156 students.
What school districts serve Warrenton?
Warrenton is served by 2 public school districts, including Fauquier County Public Schools, Mountain Vista Governor's School.
What grade levels do public schools in Warrenton cover?
Public schools in Warrenton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.