Best Schools in Sterling, VA
Sterling, VA has a total of 39 schools including 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 35,019 students attend Sterling, VA schools. On average, schools in Sterling score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sterling greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Sterling, VA
Sterling, VA has 10 high schools with 12,894 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sterling score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sterling greatly exceed expectations.
1. Riverside High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
2. John Champe High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1598 Students
3. Briar Woods High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1757 Students
4. Potomac Falls High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
5. Broad Run High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1583 Students
6. Westfield High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2686 Students
7. Park View High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1455 Students
8. W.o. Robey High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sterling, VA
Sterling, VA has 8 middle schools with 9,053 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sterling score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sterling greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students
2. Stone Hill Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
3. Farmwell Station Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
4. Mercer Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1379 Students
5. Belmont Ridge Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
6. River Bend Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1160 Students
7. Seneca Ridge Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 915 Students
8. Sterling Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1037 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sterling, VA
Sterling, VA has 20 elementary schools with 11,567 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sterling score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sterling greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 848 Students
2. Lowes Island Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
3. Floris Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 690 Students
4. Creighton's Corner Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 874 Students
5. Moorefield Station Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
6. Algonkian Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
7. Steuart W. Weller Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
8. Discovery Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
9. Horizon Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
10. Countryside Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sterling, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sterling, VA has a total population of 53,307 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sterling, 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 Sterling, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sterling, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sterling, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sterling, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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