For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,191 students in 20176, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20176, VA are Belmont Ridge Middle School, Tuscarora High School and Harper Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20176 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 20176, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20176, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
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 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
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 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 middle schools in 20176, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20176, VA include Belmont Ridge Middle School, Tuscarora High School and Harper Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20176?
4 public middle schools are located in 20176.
What is the racial composition of students in 20176?
20176 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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