For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,811 students in Burke, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burke, VA are Cherry Run Elementary School, Terra Centre Elementary School and White Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Run Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Terra Centre Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6130 Shiplett Blvd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Burke, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A L C At Terra Centre (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6000 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burke, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burke, VA include Cherry Run Elementary School, Terra Centre Elementary School and White Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burke?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burke.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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