Virginia public schools are composed of approximately average 14:1 student:teacher ratio (2023-24).
The public schools in Virginia with the lowest student:teacher ratio are listed below.
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virginia (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
15301 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 802-7788
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 802-7788
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Richmond Career Education & Employment
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Bland County High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
176 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
2334 Gallows Rd
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
6045 Curlew Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Highland High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
6520 Diana Ln
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 317-1400
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 317-1400
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Key Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
13225 Canova Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-3151
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-3151
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Northwood Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-7
1251 Susan Ave
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2941
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2941
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK
7510 Lisle Ave
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Ridgeview High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Signal Knob Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-7
687 Sandy Hook Road
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-3422
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-3422
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Surry County High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Tangier Combined
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Central High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 8-12
17024 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Craigsville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
100 East First St
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-9184
Craigsville, VA 24430
(540) 997-9184
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Damascus Middle School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Dearington Elem/innovation
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Ervinton Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
195 Ervinton Circle
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Nora, VA 24272
(276) 835-8423
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Glade Spring Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Herndon Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
901 Locust St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 904-4800
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 904-4800
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Huntington Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
4420 Fairfax Drive, Suite 224
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 462-5184
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 462-5184
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Lake Taylor
Math: 22% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 3-8
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Luther P. Jackson Middle School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-8
4255 New Design Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Rank: #24 - 3924. - 39.
Narrows High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 8-12
1 Green Wave Lane
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
Narrows, VA 24124
(540) 726-2384
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Virginia average public schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2023-24.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Virginia?
The best top ranked public schools in Virginia include Galbreath-marshall Bldg, W.o. Robey High School and Yvonne B. Miller High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Virginia?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Virginia is W.o. Robey High School, with a value of 3:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Yvonne B. Miller High School, with a value of 3:1.
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