Loudoun County School District

21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Loudoun County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 64 public preschools serving 41,280 students in Loudoun County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Virginia.
Public Preschools in Loudoun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
101 Schools
1,059 Schools
# Students
80,973 Students
522,218 Students
# Teachers
6,540 Teachers
37,218 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Loudoun County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#16 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Loudoun County   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
64%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Loudoun County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loudoun County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
71%
59%
95%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Loudoun County   School District and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
551 Students
1,435 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
21,223 Students
42,355 Students
% Asian Students
26%
8%
# Hispanic Students
15,745 Students
104,836 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
20%
# Black Students
5,964 Students
103,630 Students
% Black Students
7%
20%
# White Students
32,547 Students
231,144 Students
% White Students
40%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
113 Students
693 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,830 Students
38,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
592
34,291
# Students in K Grade:
4,958
76,338
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,354
80,198
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,739
82,775
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,693
74,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,954
76,158
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,837
74,304
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,329
13,434
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,336
1,615
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,489
653
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,846
1,849
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,039
1,917
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,013
1,904
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,794
1,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,483 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,789 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$1,509 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Loudoun County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,534 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart displays total spending of Loudoun County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,483
$15,502
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Loudoun County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,789
$15,257
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Loudoun County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Loudoun County School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison's Trust Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
42380 Creighton Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #22.
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4490
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #33.
Waxpool Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
42560 Black Angus Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18048 Lincoln Rd
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Emerick Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 S Nursery Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 571-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22995 Minerva Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Lowes Island Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20755 Whitewater Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #99.
Goshen Post Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24945 Lobo Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4030
Grades: PK-5
| 976 students
Rank: #1010.
Mill Run Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
42940 Ridgeway Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #1111.
Creighton's Corner Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23171 Minerva Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1212.
Aldie Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23269 Meetinghouse Ln
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4380
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #1313.
Moorefield Station Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22325 Mooreview Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 951 students
Rank: #1414.
Newton-lee Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43335 Gloucester Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-1535
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1515.
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
691 Potomac Station Dr Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1616.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25491 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4370
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #1717.
Little River Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43464 Hyland Hills St
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1818.
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26155 Bullrun Post Office Road
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 367-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #1919.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
42190 Seven Hills Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Rank: #2020.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43700 Tolamac Dr
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #2121.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15513 Loyalty Rd
Waterford, VA 20197
(540) 751-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38180 West Colonial Highway
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sanders Corner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43100 Ashburn Farm Pkwy
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2424.
Sycolin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21100 Evergreen Mills Road
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2525.
Pinebrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25480 Mindful Court
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4325
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
Rank: #2626.
Round Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17115 Evening Star Dr
Round Hill, VA 20141
(540) 751-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodgrove High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
36811 Allder School Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,542 students
Rank: #2828.
Ashburn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44062 Fincastle Dr
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #2929.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41740 Tall Cedars Parkway
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #3030.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43000 Ellzey Dr
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #3131.
Algonkian Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20196 Carter Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #3232.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44020 Grace Bridge Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #3333.
Belmont Station Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20235 Nightwatch St.
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #3434.
Heritage High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
54 S Kerr St
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 101 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 80,973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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