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
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Parent / Guardian
June 16, 2024
Briar Woods has provided a very good education for all our children. We couldn’t be happier with the education they each received as well as the preparation they received to go beyond high school. Top... More
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Briar Woods High School
Parent / Guardian
June 16, 2024
This place is magical. My son was there for a year of pre-school. Teachers, staff and administrators are all exceptional and deeply care about the kids. You can probably find more expensive or “elite”... More
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Potomac Crescent Waldorf School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 16, 2024
This school is one of the most toxic environments you will ever step foot into and that includes everyone in the school. The students fight all of the time and quite literally emotionally abuse some... More
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Laurel Park Middle School