4,972
Preschools
2,738
Elementary Schools
1,373
Middle Schools
1,082
High Schools
2,172
Public District Schools
4,274
Private Schools
6,459
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
179,858 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 224 schools -
Prince William County Public Schools
91,101 students | MANASSAS, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 97 schools -
Loudoun County Public Schools
81,678 students | ASHBURN, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 100 schools -
VA Beach City Public Schools
65,456 students | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 87 schools -
Chesterfield County Public Schools
63,916 students | CHESTERFIELD, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 73 schools
Reviews From Schools in Virginia
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Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
I have two graduates from Gainesville High Schools first two classes and two more in school (10th, 11th). I also have two more raised in Florida. This has been the best school for my kids. Lots of... More
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Gainesville High
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2025
My child came home the majority of the time extremely upset. This was due to many reasons. The student body, surprisingly for northern Virginia, promotes racism against all people from Asia and... More
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Longfellow Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2025
Like school teachers and methods of teaching
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Potomac Shores Middle