4,980
Preschools
2,723
Elementary Schools
1,355
Middle Schools
1,065
High Schools
2,140
Public District Schools
4,296
Private Schools
6,444
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 10, 2024
We have enjoyed a great collaboration with our childs teacher this year. She has been very responsive to our questions and concerns and our daughter has thrived because of it.
Current student
June 10, 2024
Mediocre. Lessons are entertaining around half of the time and many of the teachers put great effort into making very interesting topics. Most teachers are very friendly, which is good.
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Farmwell Station Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 09, 2024
My daughter completed kindergarten in 2023-2024. Initially it was a hot mess...they was over enrolled and the class sizes were too big. It was overwhelming for students, parents, and teachers. Within... More
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Signal Hill Elementary School