For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,939 students in 20176, VA (there are 8 private schools, serving 487 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20176, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 20176, VA are Riverside High School, John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School and Belmont Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20176 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20176, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20176, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19019 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,749 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
691 Potomac Station Dr Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2870
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2870
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Belmont Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19045 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2220
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2220
Gr: 6-8 | 1,071 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Seldens Landing Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43345 Coton Commons Dr.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2260
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2260
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,437 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Harper Park Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Potomac Station Dr Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2820
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 880 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Ball's Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
821 Battlefield Pkwy Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2880
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Lucketts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14550 James Monroe Hwy
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2070
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2070
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Leesburg Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
323 Plaza St Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2860
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Smart's Mill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 N. King St.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2030
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N. King St.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2050
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
20176, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Engineering And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 N King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20176, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 20176, VA include Riverside High School, John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School and Belmont Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20176?
12 public schools are located in 20176.
What percentage of students in 20176 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20176 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20176?
20176 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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