For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,298 students in 20124, VA (there are , serving 204 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20124, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 20124, VA are Centreville High School, Union Mill Elementary School and Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20124 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20124, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20124, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centreville High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,487 students
Rank: #22.
Union Mill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13611 Springstone Dr
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 322-8500
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 322-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 908 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Union Mill Rd.
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8100
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 903 students
20124, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7010 Clifton Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8000
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8000
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20124, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 20124, VA include Centreville High School, Union Mill Elementary School and Liberty Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20124?
3 public schools are located in 20124.
What percentage of students in 20124 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20124 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20124?
20124 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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