Virginia is the #17 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,257,585 students across the 2,143 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are , serving 153,457 students). 89% of all K-12 students in Virginia attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Virginia is 68%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 70%.
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Haycock Elementary School, and Wolftrap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 56%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Rank: #22.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Rank: #33.
Wolftrap Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1903 Beulah Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Rank: #44.
Sangster Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Colvin Run Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1400 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Williamsburg Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Rank: #88.
Poplar Tree Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 5%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Rank: #99.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Rank: #1010.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Overview
This State (VA)
# Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
1,257,585 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (VA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
# American Indian Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
# Asian Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
8%
# Hispanic Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
# Black Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
22%
# White Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$19,496 MM
Spending
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,502
Spending / Student
$15,257
Best Virginia Public Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia include Old Donation School, Haycock Elementary School, and Wolftrap Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Virginia?
2,143 public schools are located in Virginia.
What percentage of students in Virginia go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Virginia attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Minority enrollment in Virginia is 56%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
Which public schools in Virginia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Virginia include: Page Middle School vs. Peasley Middle School, Eastern View High School vs. Culpeper County High School, Thomas Walker High School vs. Lee High School
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