For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,134 students in Clifton, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 204 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clifton, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton, VA are Union Mill Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Centreville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clifton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Mill Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13611 Springstone Dr
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 322-8500
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 322-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Union Mill Rd.
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8100
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8100
Gr: 7-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Centreville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clifton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton, VA include Union Mill Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Centreville High School.
How many public schools are located in Clifton?
3 public schools are located in Clifton.
What percentage of students in Clifton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clifton are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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