For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,510 students in 20165, VA (there are 5 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, Algonkian Elementary School and Horizon 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 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20165, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20165, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Algonkian Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20196 Carter Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3240
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3240
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46665 Broadmore Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3260
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Potomac Falls High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20624 Countryside Blvd.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3250
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46240 Algonkian Pkwy.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3220
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Potowmack Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46465 Esterbrook Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3270
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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, Algonkian Elementary School and Horizon 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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