For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,321 students in Herndon, VA (there are 23 private schools, serving 7,331 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Herndon, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%). Herndon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Herndon, VA are Carson Middle School, Oak Hill Elementary School and Floris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herndon, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Herndon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Herndon, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13618 Mclearen Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,381 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3210 Kinross Circle
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 467-3500
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 467-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students
Rank: #33.
Floris Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2708 Centreville Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 561-2900
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 561-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 699 students
Rank: #44.
Crossfield Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2791 Fox Mill Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 295-1100
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 295-1100
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2611 Viking Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 262-2700
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 262-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-4800
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-4800
Grades: PK-2
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
Mcnair Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 Fox Mill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-4800
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-4800
Grades: 3-6
| 616 students
Rank: #88.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12635 Builders Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 708-6000
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 708-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 627 students
Rank: #99.
Herndon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bennett St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 810-2200
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 810-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,360 students
Rank: #1010.
Coates Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2480 River Birch Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3000
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 951 students
Rank: #1111.
Herndon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Locust St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 904-4800
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 904-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 896 students
Rank: #1212.
Dranesville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Powells Tavern Pl
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 326-5200
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 326-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Rank: #1313.
Herndon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 326-3100
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 326-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 807 students
Rank: #1414.
Hutchison Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13209 Parcher Ave
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 925-8300
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 925-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 1,015 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Herndon, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Herndon, VA include Carson Middle School, Oak Hill Elementary School and Floris Elementary School. Herndon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Herndon?
14 public schools are located in Herndon.
What percentage of students in Herndon go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Herndon are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Herndon?
Herndon public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Herndon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Herndon include: Coates Elementary School vs. Mcnair Elementary School, Floris Elementary School vs. Mcnair Elementary School, Mcnair Elementary School vs. Coates Elementary School
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