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Best Schools in Burke, VA
Burke, VA has 21 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 14 elementary) serving 24,524 students. On average they score 85% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Burke don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burke, VA
The top high schools in Burke, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Springfield High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2663 Students
2. Lake Braddock Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4377 Students
3. Robinson Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3607 Students
4. South County High
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burke, VA
The top middle schools in Burke, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South County Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
2. Irving Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1163 Students
3. Kings Glen Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 422 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burke, VA
The top elementary schools in Burke, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangster Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students
2. Keene Mill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 769 Students
3. Hunt Valley Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 733 Students
4. Cherry Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 469 Students
5. Ravensworth Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 601 Students
6. Fairview Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 736 Students
7. Laurel Ridge Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 787 Students
8. White Oaks Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 718 Students
9. Orange Hunt Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students
10. Kings Park Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 645 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burke, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burke, VA has a total population of 41,741 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burke, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burke, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burke, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burke, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burke, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burke, VA
How many schools are in Burke, VA?
Burke, VA has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 24,524 students in total.
How do schools in Burke perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Burke score 85% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Burke don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burke?
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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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Burke
4 of 4 schools in Burke carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Burke. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.