4,980
Preschools
2,725
Elementary Schools
1,356
Middle Schools
1,066
High Schools
2,141
Public District Schools
4,297
Private Schools
6,446
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Virginia based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Virginia at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Virginia offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Virginia
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Fairfax County Public Schools
180,028 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 216 schools -
Prince William County Public Schools
89,548 students | MANASSAS, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 94 schools -
Loudoun County Public Schools
81,066 students | ASHBURN, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 99 schools -
VA Beach City Public Schools
65,612 students | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Chesterfield County Public Schools
60,840 students | CHESTERFIELD, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 70 schools
Reviews From Schools in Virginia
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Parent / Guardian
May 07, 2024
Maybe Chittum should be more focused on having grades and actual curriculums for the students rather than having spirit weeks every single week of the school year… I’m truly disappointed that with all... More
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Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
There are great resource teachers here! We loved the art teacher and a few other teachers are wonderful.
However, this school is horrible, there is a 4th grade teacher here “Mac” who is literally... More
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Samuel P. Langley Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
Teachers do not listen and are very quick to assign blame to students of color. I am disgusted by the 1st grade teachers and their attempts to label.
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Davis Elementary School