Best Schools in McNair, VA
McNair, VA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,540 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in McNair underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McNair, VA
The top high schools in McNair, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2686 Students
2. Herndon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2361 Students
Best Middle Schools in McNair, VA
The top middle schools in McNair, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students
2. Herndon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 958 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McNair, VA
The top elementary schools in McNair, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcnair Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 625 Students
2. Coates Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 831 Students
3. Hutchison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1070 Students
4. Guidepost Montessori At Herndon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 71 Students
5. Mcnair Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 550 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McNair, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McNair, VA has a total population of 21,598 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McNair, 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 McNair, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McNair, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McNair, 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 McNair, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McNair, VA
How many schools are in McNair, VA?
McNair, VA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,540 students in total.
How do schools in McNair perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in McNair score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in McNair underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McNair?
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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