4,978
Preschools
2,722
Elementary Schools
1,352
Middle Schools
1,062
High Schools
2,138
Public District Schools
4,293
Private Schools
6,439
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
180,028 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 216 schools -
Prince William County Public Schools
89,548 students | MANASSAS, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 94 schools -
Loudoun County Public Schools
81,066 students | ASHBURN, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 99 schools -
VA Beach City Public Schools
65,612 students | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Chesterfield County Public Schools
60,840 students | CHESTERFIELD, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 70 schools
Reviews From Schools in Virginia
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
En mi opinión esta escuela es buena por que se preocupan por que los estudiantes asistan todos los dias a la escuela, muestra mucho orden en todo y es muy limpia
Review for
E.S.H. Greene Elementary School
Current student
July 25, 2024
Real the best school in Richmond whole world
Review for
Glen Allen High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 25, 2024
i was not happy when i went to this school, i always felt like i was being judged when i went here. other students often broke the rules and it was really boring.
Review for
Hugh Mercer Elementary School