Sunrise Valley Elementary School

10824 Cross School Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunrise Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunrise Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Sunrise Valley Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 14, 2026
School Motto
A School Where Every Child Shines
School Mascot
Eagles

School Rankings

Sunrise Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Valley Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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)
#206 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
84%
68%
(20-21)
86%
69%
(20-21)
80-84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sunrise Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terraset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Valley Elementary School?
570 students attend Sunrise Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunrise Valley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Valley Elementary School?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunrise Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunrise Valley Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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