Best Great Falls Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,084 students in Great Falls, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 342 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Great Falls, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in Great Falls, VA are Great Falls Elementary School and Forestville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Great Falls, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Great Falls have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).