George G. Tyler Elementary School

14500 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George G. Tyler Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George G. Tyler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

George G. Tyler Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Mascot
Tyler Tomcat

School Rankings

George G. Tyler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George G. Tyler Elementary School is 0.75, 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)
#578 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
80%
68%
(20-21)
70-74%
69%
(20-21)
50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
8%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tyler Tomcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George G. Tyler Elementary School's ranking?
George G. Tyler Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are George G. Tyler Elementary School often compared to?
George G. Tyler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckland Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend George G. Tyler Elementary School?
468 students attend George G. Tyler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of George G. Tyler Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George G. Tyler Elementary School?
George G. Tyler Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George G. Tyler Elementary School offer ?
George G. Tyler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George G. Tyler Elementary School part of?
George G. Tyler Elementary School is part of Prince William County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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