Best High Schools in 20170, VA

High schools
2
Students
4,484
Avg actual
83%
Avg projected
67%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 20170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Langley High

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students

2. Herndon High

D-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2361 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20170, VA

Middle schools
2
Students
2,012
Avg actual
78%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cooper Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1054 Students

2. Herndon Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 958 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20170, VA

Elementary schools
15
Students
6,881
Avg actual
68%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Colvin Run Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 783 Students

2. Forestville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students

3. Aldrin Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students

4. Armstrong Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students

5. Clearview Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 613 Students

6. Dranesville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 611 Students

7. Coates Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 831 Students

8. Herndon Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 808 Students

9. Hutchison Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1070 Students

10. Guidepost Montessori At Reston

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Guidepost Montessori At Reston • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 93 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20170, VA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

20170, VA has a total population of 42,768 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20170, VA

13,609

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

56%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20170, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

14.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20170, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20170, VA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,018 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

92 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20170, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20170, VA

How many schools are in 20170, VA?

20170, VA has 20 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 13,609 students in total.

How do schools in 20170 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 20170 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 20170 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20170?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 62%
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  • Projected: 55%
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  • Projected: 56%
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  • Actual: 88%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
20165, VA

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  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 80%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected: 60%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations