Buckland Mills Elementary School

10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Buckland Mills Elementary School's student population of 757 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckland Mills Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#131 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(20-21)
79%
54%
(20-21)
87%
69%
(20-21)
60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
16%
22%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckland Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Buckland Mills Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Buckland Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Buckland Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Buckland Mills Elementary School?
757 students attend Buckland Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Buckland Mills Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckland Mills Elementary School?
Buckland Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckland Mills Elementary School offer ?
Buckland Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckland Mills Elementary School part of?
Buckland Mills Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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