For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,017 students in 20171, VA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,876 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 20171, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 20171, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 20171 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20171, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20171, VA Public Schools (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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20171, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 20171, VA include Carson Middle School, Oak Hill Elementary School and Floris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20171?
8 public schools are located in 20171.
What percentage of students in 20171 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 20171 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20171?
20171 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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