For the 2025 school year, there are 101 public schools serving 80,096 students in Loudoun County, VA (there are 68 private schools, serving 8,926 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Loudoun County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%). Loudoun County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Loudoun County, VA are Madison's Trust Elementary School, Waxpool Elementary School and Emerick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loudoun County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Loudoun County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Loudoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison's Trust Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
42380 Creighton Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Waxpool Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
42560 Black Angus Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4220
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Emerick Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
440 S Nursery Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 571-2440
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 571-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22995 Minerva Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4425
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4490
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Mill Run Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
42940 Ridgeway Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2160
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Lowes Island Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20755 Whitewater Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
42901 Waxpool Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2140
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Goshen Post Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24945 Lobo Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4030
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4030
Gr: PK-5 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Aldie Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23269 Meetinghouse Ln
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4380
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Lightridge High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
41025 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,926 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Stone Hill Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4420
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,163 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Freedom High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25450 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18048 Lincoln Rd
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,535 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Newton-lee Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43335 Gloucester Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-1535
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-1535
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Brambleton Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23070 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4450
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,685 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
42190 Seven Hills Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2780
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Little River Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43464 Hyland Hills St
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4360
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Creighton's Corner Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23171 Minerva Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4480
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2424.
Independence High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25491 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4370
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4370
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Briar Woods High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Sanders Corner Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43100 Ashburn Farm Pkwy
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2250
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26020 Ticonderoga Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 722-2660
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 722-2660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43000 Ellzey Dr
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2170
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3131.
Stone Bridge High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ashburn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44062 Fincastle Dr
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2350
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Belmont Station Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20235 Nightwatch St.
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2240
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3434.
John Champe High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41535 Sacred Mountain Street
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2680
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
Loudoun County High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Dry Mill Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Loudoun County 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
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Loudoun Academy Of Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21326 August Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
101 N Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2490
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Monroe Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
715 Childrens Ctr Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Loudoun County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Loudoun County, VA include Madison's Trust Elementary School, Waxpool Elementary School and Emerick Elementary School. Loudoun County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Loudoun County?
101 public schools are located in Loudoun County.
What percentage of students in Loudoun County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Loudoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Loudoun County?
Loudoun County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Loudoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Loudoun County include: Harmony Middle School vs. Blue Ridge Middle School, Seneca Ridge Middle School vs. River Bend Middle School, River Bend Middle School vs. Seneca Ridge Middle School
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