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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Current student
April 18, 2024
this is such a good school for my daughter she loves it there she has made so many friends and never heard of bullying in that school she was in 8th grade last year and never heard of a fight she... More
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Belmont Ridge Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 18, 2024
Love this school. All kid have learned about new skills the love the teachers make it easier and better for these kids nowadays
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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 18, 2024
The Steward School provides an excellent education. Faculty are outstanding and invest time in supporting students both in the classroom and during community events. A hallmark of Steward is small... More
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The Steward School