For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,774 students in Burke, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke, VA are Cherry Run Elementary School, Terra Centre Elementary School and White Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Run Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Terra Centre Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6130 Shiplett Blvd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Burke, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A L C At Terra Centre (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6000 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke, VA include Cherry Run Elementary School, Terra Centre Elementary School and White Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burke?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burke.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burke include: White Oaks Elementary School vs. Cherry Run Elementary School, Cherry Run Elementary School vs. White Oaks Elementary School
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