Top 10 Best Vienna Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 12,924 students in Vienna, VA (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,225 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Vienna, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%). Vienna has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Vienna, VA are Wolftrap Elementary School, Colvin Run Elementary School and Westbriar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vienna, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Vienna have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Vienna, VA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolftrap Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1903 Beulah Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Colvin Run Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1400 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Westbriar Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1741 Pine Valley Dr
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Louise Archer Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Nutley St Nw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2505 Cedar Ln
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 846-8000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #66.
Flint Hill Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2444 Flint Hill Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #77.
Stenwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2620 Gallows Rd
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
128 Center St S
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #99.
Oakton High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Sutton Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,635 students
Rank: #1010.
Kilmer Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 846-8800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1111.
Madison High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 James Madison Dr
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,212 students
Rank: #1212.
Marshall Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
730 Marshall Rd Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 665 students
Rank: #1313.
Cunningham Park Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Park St Se
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 255-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1414.
Freedom Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 Lord Fairfax Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 506-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Rank: #1515.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Lane School
Special Education School
101 Cedar Ln Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Vienna, VA?
How many public schools are located in Vienna, VA?
16 public schools are located in Vienna, VA.
What percentage of students in Vienna, VA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Vienna, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vienna, VA?
Vienna, VA public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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