Education
Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is recognized as a fine school system. The citizens of Fredericksburg demand a quality of life that includes dedication to a quality school system. Per capita spending in Fredericksburg on public education is among the highest in the state.
University of Mary Washington
The University of Mary Washington is one of Virginia’s leading public institutions of higher education. The university combines long-standing traditions with state-of-the-art technological advances to provide one of the best undergraduate liberal arts educations in the nation.
Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of Fredericksburg and Culpeper and the following counties:
- Caroline
- Culpeper
- King George
- Madison
- Orange
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
Established in 1970, GCC has grown to four campuses throughout the region. Its enrollment consistently ranks among the highest in Virginia’s 23 community colleges.
Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology (FredCAT)
The Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology, FredCAT, is located in Central Park and offers credential programs, apprenticeship training and support services aimed at high-demand fields.