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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
All I can say is it time to close it down!
Review for
Alpha Beta Cappa Academy
Current student
May 24, 2024
Coming from a current student I would say that this school is average. The school itself is very dirty in some areas unfortunately due to messy students and janitors not cleaning up after them. School... More
Review for
Dinwiddie Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
We have been very happy with my son's experience at PES. We had an excellent Kindergarten teacher and IA. The principal Mr. Phillips is great. The school has an active PTA and puts on several great... More
Review for
Providence Elementary School