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Best Vienna Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 12,980 students in Vienna, VA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,906 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Vienna, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%). Vienna has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked public schools in Vienna, VA are Wolftrap Elementary School, Colvin Run Elementary School and Westbriar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vienna, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Vienna have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Vienna, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolftrap Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1903 Beulah Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Colvin Run Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1400 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Westbriar Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1741 Pine Valley Dr
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Archer Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Nutley St Nw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
128 Center St S
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Stenwood Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2620 Gallows Rd
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Flint Hill Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2444 Flint Hill Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2505 Cedar Ln
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 846-8000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Kilmer Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 846-8800
Gr: 7-8 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Oakton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Sutton Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Madison High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 James Madison Dr
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Cunningham Park Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Park St Se
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 255-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Marshall Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Marshall Rd Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Freedom Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 Lord Fairfax Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 506-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Lane School
Special Education School
101 Cedar Ln Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-2400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Vienna, VA?
How many public schools are located in Vienna?
16 public schools are located in Vienna.
What percentage of students in Vienna go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Vienna are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vienna?
Vienna public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vienna are often viewed compared to one another?

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