4,924
Preschools
2,660
Elementary Schools
1,311
Middle Schools
1,018
High Schools
2,126
Public District Schools
4,225
Private Schools
6,359
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Virginia based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
These are some of the best public high schools in Virginia at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in Virginia
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Fairfax County Public Schools
187,797 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 215 schools -
Prince William County Public Schools
90,843 students | MANASSAS, VA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 94 schools -
Loudoun County Public Schools
81,906 students | ASHBURN, VA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 97 schools -
VA Beach City Public Schools
68,624 students | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Chesterfield County Public Schools
61,552 students | CHESTERFIELD, VA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 69 schools
Reviews From Schools in Virginia
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Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
This school is absolutely terrible when it comes to needs of students with disabilities. The assistant principal had zero care for the disabilities my son had and was condescending during 504... More
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Floyd Kellam High School
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
My son attended Aldrin for seven years (grades K to 6). There are great teachers at Aldrin, especially those that have been there for a while: Ms. Bullen, Mr. Woodring, Mr. O'Day, Ms. Smith, and Ms.... More
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Aldrin Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
The teachers and admin do not enforce rules or discipline the children. They awkwardly smile and say "Don't do that again." The language in the lunch room and halls is extremely vulgar and disgusting.... More
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Trailside Middle School