For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,509 students in Reston, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Reston, VA are Sunrise Valley Elementary School, Aldrin Elementary School and Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reston, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Reston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Reston, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10824 Cross School Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3800
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Aldrin Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11375 Center Harbor Rd
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 904-3800
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 904-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 Colts Neck Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 262-7400
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 262-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11900 Lake Newport Rd
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 375-4800
Reston, VA 20194
(703) 375-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Terraset Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11411 Ridge Heights Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 390-5600
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 390-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Forest Edge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Beacontree Ln
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 925-8000
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 925-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Lake Anne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11510 North Shore Dr
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 326-3500
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 326-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12300 Glade Dr
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 262-3100
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 262-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Reston, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Reston, VA include Sunrise Valley Elementary School, Aldrin Elementary School and Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences.
How many public preschools are located in Reston?
8 public preschools are located in Reston.
What is the racial composition of students in Reston?
Reston public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Reston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Reston include: Forest Edge Elementary School vs. Lake Anne Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School vs. Aldrin Elementary School, Lake Anne Elementary School vs. Forest Edge Elementary School
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