Virginia is the #17 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,243,958 students across the 2,133 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 1,015 private schools, serving 150,414 students). 89% of all K-12 students in Virginia are educated in public schools (compared to 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 score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 54% (majority Black and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(VA) School Average
Asian
7%
Hispanic
18%
Black
22%
White
46%
Two or more races
7%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Virginia (2023-24)
School (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 Public Schools by County (2023-24)
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?
2,133 public schools are located in Virginia.
What percentage of students in Virginia go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Virginia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Minority enrollment in Virginia is 54% (majority Black and Hispanic)
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