For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,304 students in 20170, VA (there are 11 private schools, serving 5,455 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 20170, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 20170, VA are Clearview Elementary School, Herndon High School and Herndon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20170 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20170, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20170, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 20170, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 20170, VA include Clearview Elementary School, Herndon High School and Herndon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20170?
6 public schools are located in 20170.
What percentage of students in 20170 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 20170 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20170?
20170 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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