Virginia is the #17 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,260,769 students across the 2,158 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are , serving 154,842 students). 89% of all K-12 students in Virginia attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Virginia is 54%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 70%.
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Kingston Elementary School, and Graham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 56%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(VA) School Average
Asian
8%
Hispanic
19%
Black
22%
White
44%
Two or more races
7%
Top Ranked 51爆料s in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Rank: #22.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Rank: #33.
Graham High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Rank: #44.
Poplar Tree Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madison's Trust Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
42380 Creighton Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wolftrap Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1903 Beulah Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Rank: #77.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Best Virginia 51爆料s by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia include Old Donation School, Kingston Elementary School, and Graham High School.
How many public schools are located in Virginia?
2,158 public schools are located in Virginia.
What percentage of students in Virginia go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Virginia attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Minority enrollment in Virginia is 56%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
Which public schools in Virginia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Virginia include: Page Middle School vs. Peasley Middle School, Eastern View High School vs. Culpeper County High School, Thomas Walker High School vs. Lee High School
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