For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,020 students in 20171, VA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,192 private students). 88% 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 72% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20171, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20171, VA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (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 Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,446 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
| 683 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
| 710 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
| 566 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
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 626 students
Rank: #77.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13618 Mclearen Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 924-7400
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 924-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 3,093 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
| 762 students
Rank: n/an/a
2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-4800
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-4800
Grades: PK-2
| 551 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, VA?
9 public schools are located in 20171, VA.
What percentage of students in 20171, VA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 20171, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20171, VA?
20171, VA public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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