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Best 20175 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,010 students in 20175, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 870 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 20175, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20175, VA are Loudoun County High School, Sycolin Creek Elementary School and Heritage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20175 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20175, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 20175, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loudoun County High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 Dry Mill Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Sycolin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21100 Evergreen Mills Road
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Mill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
491 Evergreen Mill Rd Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Catoctin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Catoctin Circle Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Evergreen Mill Rd Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Tavistock Dr Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Principal Drummond Way Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-1920
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Loudoun Co. Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
42020 Loudoun Center Place
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-5325
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Loudoun
Alternative School
42075 Loudoun Academy Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-1980
Rank: n/an/a
The Loudoun Governor's Career & Technical Academy
Vocational School
715 Childrens Center Road Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-1070
Rank: n/an/a
The North Star School
Alternative School
715 Childrens Center Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2060
Rank: n/an/a
Watson Mountain Middle School
41480 Steeplechase Loop Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 367-4250
Gr: 6-7 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20175, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 20175, VA include Loudoun County High School, Sycolin Creek Elementary School and Heritage High School.
How many public schools are located in 20175?
13 public schools are located in 20175.
What percentage of students in 20175 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 20175 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20175?
20175 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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