The top ranked public schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Kingston Elementary School and Graham High School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Mc Lean, Yorktown and Purcellville.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Virginia is 54%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 70%.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
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.
Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Rank: #33.
Graham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
210 Valleydale
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1235
Rank: #44.
Poplar Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madison's Trust Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
42380 Creighton Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wolftrap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (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: #77.
Haycock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Colvin Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1400 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sangster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
St. Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (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
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Rank: #1616.
Westbriar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1741 Pine Valley Dr
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Rank: #1717.
Hidden Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Rank: #1818.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-8
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Rank: #1919.
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4490
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4490
Rank: #2020.
Navy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3500 W Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 262-7100
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 262-7100
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Dare Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
300 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Glenvar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Green Run Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Hollymead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2775 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 973-8301
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 973-8301
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
North Landing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2929 N Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3160
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3160
Rank: #2626.
Archer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
324 Nutley St Nw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Rank: #2727.
Atlee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
9414 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Louisa County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
757 Davis Hwy
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-5436
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-5436
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Waxpool Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
42560 Black Angus Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4220
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4220
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Cooper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 91% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Williamsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Carson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-8
13618 Mclearen Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Chesterbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading: 91% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1753 Kirby Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-8200
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-8200
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Rocky Run Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-8
4400 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-7700
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-7700
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