Best Schools in Lake Ridge, VA
Lake Ridge, VA has 30 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 35,172 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Lake Ridge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Ridge, VA
The top high schools in Lake Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2907 Students
2. Lake Braddock Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4377 Students
3. Robinson Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3607 Students
4. South County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2273 Students
5. Woodbridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2905 Students
6. Gar-field High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2550 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Ridge, VA
The top middle schools in Lake Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
2. Louise A. Benton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students
3. Lake Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1368 Students
4. Woodbridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
5. Stuart M. Beville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
6. Fred M. Lynn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1013 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Ridge, VA
The top elementary schools in Lake Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students
2. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 736 Students
3. Westridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students
4. Old Bridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
5. A. Henderson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 846 Students
6. Sonnie Penn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
7. Occoquan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
8. Springwoods Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 878 Students
9. Antietam Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students
10. Lake Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Ridge, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Ridge, VA has a total population of 46,499 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Ridge, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Ridge, VA
How many schools are in Lake Ridge, VA?
Lake Ridge, VA has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 35,172 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Lake Ridge score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Lake Ridge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Ridge?
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: 69%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Lake Ridge
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.