For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,576 students in 20165, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 455 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 20165, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 20165, VA are Lowes Island Elementary School, Potomac Falls High School and Algonkian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20165 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20165, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20165, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowes Island Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20755 Whitewater Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Potomac Falls High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #33.
Algonkian Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20196 Carter Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3240
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46665 Broadmore Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3260
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20624 Countryside Blvd.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3250
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46240 Algonkian Pkwy.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3220
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,201 students
Rank: #77.
Potowmack Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46465 Esterbrook Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3270
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20165, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 20165, VA include Lowes Island Elementary School, Potomac Falls High School and Algonkian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20165?
7 public schools are located in 20165.
What percentage of students in 20165 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 20165 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20165?
20165 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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