Summary:
ZIP code 22734 is home to a single public school, Margaret M. Pierce Elementary, a PK–5 elementary school in Remington, Virginia, serving 543 students within Fauquier County Public Schools. As the only school in the ZIP code, there are no local options for middle or high school, so families should plan for students to leave the area for those grades. The school's attendance culture is a notable bright spot: its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.8% is better than both the district's 12.9% and the state's 14.8%.
Academically, however, Margaret M. Pierce Elementary struggles to keep pace. The school holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 23rd percentile of Virginia elementary schools, while the district is a comparatively strong 3-star system ranking 57th among districts. Proficiency gaps widen significantly by 5th grade: science proficiency is just 46.15% (22.6 points below the state), math is 52.75% (nearly 20 points below), and reading is 61.54% (about 11 points below). In contrast, 4th grade is the relative strength, with reading at 71.11%—only 2.6 points from the state average—and math trailing by about 4.4 points. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 44.57% and per-pupil spending of $11,613 provide additional context, but the core issue remains upper-elementary performance.
The most encouraging trend is in 3rd grade, where math proficiency jumped from 58.24% to 70.93% (+12.69 points) and reading improved from 51.65% to 60.47% (+8.82) between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026. Meanwhile, 5th grade slipped in both math (-8.29) and reading (-5.99) over the same period. This suggests early-grade instruction is gaining momentum even as upper grades lose ground. For parents considering this school, the takeaway is clear: the school offers a positive, engaging attendance culture and improving primary grades, but upper-elementary math and science are urgent priorities that demand attention and support.
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