Summary:
Zip code 22656 is home to exactly one elementary school, Jordan Springs Elementary, serving grades PK–5 in Stephenson, Virginia, within Frederick County Public Schools. As the only school in the area, this profile focuses on how Jordan Springs compares to its district and the state of Virginia.
Jordan Springs is a bright spot within its district, outperforming Frederick County Public Schools on 7 of 8 SOL tests in 2025–2026, including strong results in 3rd-grade reading (70.25% proficient vs. 62.71% district) and 3rd-grade math (76.03% vs. 69.64%). The school also beat the state in those two subjects. However, it trails Virginia averages elsewhere, with the biggest gap in 4th-grade math: just 59.6% proficient compared to the state’s 73.3%. The 5th-grade cohort saw sharp declines from the prior year in math (−16 points), science (−15 points), and reading (−9 points), though these are different groups of students. Meanwhile, 3rd-grade reading improved by 11 points year over year, suggesting early literacy efforts are paying off.
Attendance and demographics are important context. Chronic absenteeism is 17.3%, higher than both the district (16.0%) and state (14.8%), and nearly 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s student-teacher ratio is 14.8, and per-pupil spending is $11,050. Despite local strengths, Jordan Springs’ statewide rank has slipped from the 46th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 35th percentile in 2025–2026. For parents, the school offers a solid education relative to its district, but families should watch upper-grade math and attendance patterns closely. With only one elementary school in the zip code, there are no direct local alternatives, so comparing Jordan Springs to other Virginia schools with similar demographics may be the most useful next step.
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