FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Do you know which elementary school your child will attend next year? 📚
Fredericksburg City Public Schools has released a newly approved elementary school zone map that will go into effect for the 2025-26 school year. In a Facebook post, the school division encouraged families to explore the changes, share the news with others, and prepare for what’s ahead.
The rezoning process began with a proposal shared on September 9, 2024, which was shaped by 2023-24 enrollment data. After several months of review and community feedback, school leaders refined the plan to better reflect updated projections and priorities like neighborhood unity, equity, and demographic balance.
The final zones assign students to Hugh Mercer (Central), Lafayette (West), or Gladys West (East) elementary schools, each with a diverse student population. Key considerations included ensuring fair representation of Special Education students, English Language Learners, and families from varying economic backgrounds.
According to school officials, this change aims to foster more balanced, inclusive learning environments citywide. You can view the new map and demographic breakdowns for each school here.
