4,972
Preschools
2,738
Elementary Schools
1,373
Middle Schools
1,082
High Schools
2,172
Public District Schools
4,274
Private Schools
6,459
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.
College Success Award
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
Are the schools in Virginia offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Virginia
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Fairfax County Public Schools
179,858 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 224 schools -
Prince William County Public Schools
91,101 students | MANASSAS, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 97 schools -
Loudoun County Public Schools
81,678 students | ASHBURN, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 100 schools -
VA Beach City Public Schools
65,456 students | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 87 schools -
Chesterfield County Public Schools
63,916 students | CHESTERFIELD, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 73 schools
Reviews From Schools in Virginia
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Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2025
I found this community to be welcoming. I love the small town slow pace of it. Many of the kids have gone to college and graduated.
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Smithfield High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 29, 2025
My experience the past two years at Aquinas has been extremely positive. Last year it was voted the "Best Private School in Prince William County" and earlier this year it received the Purple Star... More
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St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2025
Do yourself and your children a favor and find a different school. You are literally paying private school tuition and getting public school education and experience. My kids spent 1.5 years here and... More
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West End Christian School