Wilderness Elementary School
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
Phone: (540) 786-9817
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 655 students
Wilderness Elementary School, a public school located in Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wilderness Elementary School is a public school located in Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA. 655 students attend Wilderness Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
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My children attended WES K-5 and I was thoroughly impressed with the instruction, support of the staff, and the treatment of ALL students.
Posted: March 21, 2019
Posted: March 21, 2019
They purrr with pride! Great system for teaching the young ones respect responsibility and much more!
Posted: March 21, 2019
Love all the staff! The principal is down to earth and genuine! The asst principal as well!
Posted: March 21, 2019
Posted: March 21, 2019
I have a now 6yo daughter we recently moved from Spotsy county to South Carolina my daughter attended Wilderness for headstart & half of kindergarten. We LOVE WES my niece still attends shes in 5th grade. I cant say enough good/positive things my daughter had Mrs. Wilcox for kindergarten and we miss her dearly! Im thankful we have found another great public elementary school here in SC. WES set the stardard! Its a nice diverse balanced atmosphere.
Posted: March 21, 2019
Posted: March 21, 2019
Amazing! We love and miss WES we have nothing but great things to say.
Posted: August 25, 2016
We are a blended family of 7 children and have had the opportunity to experience several area schools. Wilderness was by far our favorite, kids choice and parents choice. Communication was wonderful between faculty and parent and children were treated with the respect they were asked to show others. When looking for our new home the last remaining elementary age children asked to return to Wilderness.
Posted: August 25, 2016
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Posted: April 13, 2015
I love this school!! My three kids went there and two are still currently there. My son has ADHD and they work with him, he loves his teaches! I recently started volunteering there and they are really great with kids. The teachers are so amazing I would recommend this school to any parent!
Posted: August 21, 2013
My grandson goes to Wilderness. I have visited there many times and have listened to him tell me about his school. I have been impressed with everything about Wilderness. I have seen the teachers in action and can testify to there dedication and the care they bestow on the children. The administrators have made the school a safe place to be . The school is ways clean and the lunches are tasty. He is learning a lot and very happy there . Three cheers for the Wilderness Wildcats!
Posted: June 3, 2013
This school and its ENTIRE staff are truly amazing!!! I have absolutely nothing negative to say. They all keep the children their first and foremost in all of the daily activites during the shool day. They also support and attend many extracurricular activities and functions beyond school hours! Parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed and the PTA is amazing. LOVE LOVE LOVE my Wilderness Wildcat family!!! Unfortunately the ONLY negative review below is from a mother who is really bitter with the fact that her child's father was given emergency custody. That is the reason for the transfer from another county and her ill feelings about her own situation. The child actually had improved grades, loved her teachers and the guidence counselor, was a member of the 5th grade chorus, and frequently returns to visit her old stomping grounds. Wilderness is WONDERFUL!!!!
Posted: May 5, 2013
The teachers and staff at WES are absolutely amazing. They care a tremendous amount about each and every child and do everything possible to ensure their success. They are active and involved and provide a safe, comfortable learning environment. I would HIGHLY recommend this district.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Stafford Lakes Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fredericksburg | VA | 7.6 mi | |
| 2 | Colonial Village at Greenbrier | Apartment Complex | Fredericksburg | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 3 | Leeland Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fredericksburg | VA | 11.3 mi | |
| 4 | Lee Hill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fredericksburg | VA | 11.4 mi | |
| 5 | Hunter's Pond | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 13.9 mi | |
| 6 | Augustine | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 14.2 mi | |
| 7 | Embrey Mills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 15.6 mi | |
| 8 | Vista Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 15.7 mi | |
| 9 | St. George's Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 15.7 mi | |
| 10 | Austin Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 15.7 mi | |
| 11 | Autumn Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 15.9 mi | |
| 12 | Park Ridge - The Manors | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 16.3 mi | |
| 13 | Amber Hill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 16.3 mi | |
| 14 | Eastern View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 16.4 mi | |
| 15 | Apple Grove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 16.5 mi | |
| 16 | Park Ridge The Towns | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 16.5 mi | |
| 17 | Hampton Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 16.7 mi | |
| 18 | Manors of Greenridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 17.1 mi | |
| 19 | Aquia Harbour | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Aquia Harbour | VA | 18.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Downtown Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg | VA | 9.2 mi | |
| 2 | Ferry Farm Area | Fredericksburg | VA | 9.8 mi | |
| 3 | Leeland Station Area | Fredericksburg | VA | 12 mi | |
| 4 | Stafford | Stafford | VA | 15.6 mi | |
| 5 | Public Quarry at Government Island | Stafford | VA | 17.5 mi | |
| 6 | Aquia Landing Park | Stafford | VA | 18.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Quantico Marine Base | 20.4 mi. |
| Fort AP Hill | 21.6 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 32.6 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 32.7 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 39.7 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 43.1 mi. |
| NGIC Charlottesville | 43.5 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 46.7 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 47.2 mi. |
