Top 5 Best Purcellville Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,105 students in Purcellville, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 130 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Purcellville, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%). Purcellville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Purcellville, VA are Lincoln Elementary School, Emerick Elementary School and Hillsboro Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purcellville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Purcellville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Purcellville, VA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Loudoun Valley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 N Maple Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Blue Ridge Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
551 East A St
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
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Purcellville, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Purcellville, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Purcellville, VA include Lincoln Elementary School, Emerick Elementary School and Hillsboro Charter Academy. Purcellville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Purcellville?
6 public schools are located in Purcellville.
What percentage of students in Purcellville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Purcellville are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Purcellville?
Purcellville public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Purcellville are often viewed compared to one another?

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