4,980
Preschools
2,723
Elementary Schools
1,354
Middle Schools
1,064
High Schools
2,140
Public District Schools
4,295
Private Schools
6,443
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2024
this is the worst school in nps it is dirty, teachers are rude, the buses are filthy,the schools want us to buy $200 worth of school supplies,DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE.!
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Ghent School
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2024
I’m honestly shocked by some of the bad reviews on here. My nephew went to school here many years ago and loved his experience, and my kids have been there since KG - 2nd grade. I’ve had nothing but a... More
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Discovery Elementary
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2024
The Administrative staff at Millwood is not what you would expect from a private school with $17,450-
$19,200 tuition. The teacher turnover rate is alarming every single year, and some of the... More
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Millwood School