Best Schools in Haymarket, Virginia
7 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Haymarket by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Haymarket Elementary
Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
J.w. Alvey Elementary
Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Haymarket for 2026 are Haymarket Elementary (8.1/10), J.w. Alvey Elementary (7.9/10), and Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
7
6 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$676,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
7
6 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$676,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Haymarket
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haymarket Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | J.w. Alvey Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Battlefield High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Mountain View Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarten | 2.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $198,317
- Median home value
- $676,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63%
- Avg commute
- 39 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 93%
71% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Haymarket compares
Virginia rank
#75 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Virginia avg (6.2)
Median household income
$198k
226% of Virginia median
Schools in this city
7
About Schools in Haymarket, Virginia
Haymarket, Virginia is home to 7 schools, including 6 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Haymarket show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Haymarket is Haymarket Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Haymarket is served by 1 school district: Prince William County Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 90,550 students.
Haymarket's community shows 63% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $198,317. The poverty rate in the area is 2.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 969 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 570 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 3 | 796 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 4 | 450 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 36 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | 2.3 | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,344 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,137 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
Schools in Haymarket
Haymarket, Virginia · 7 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$198,317
Median Home Value
$676,600
Median Rent
$2,809/mo
Population
28,696
College Educated
63%
Homeownership
93%
Avg Commute
39 min
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Community Profile
Haymarket has a median household income of $198,317. It is a well-educated community where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $676,600, with a median rent of $2,809/month. The local poverty rate of 2.0% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 39 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Virginia
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Haymarket, Virginia
How many schools are in Haymarket, Virginia?
Haymarket has 7 schools, including 6 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Haymarket, Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Haymarket is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Haymarket, Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Haymarket on MySchoolScout is Haymarket Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Haymarket, Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Haymarket on MySchoolScout is Haymarket Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Haymarket, Virginia?
The top-ranked middle school in Haymarket on MySchoolScout is Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Haymarket, Virginia?
The top-ranked high school in Haymarket on MySchoolScout is Battlefield High with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Haymarket, Virginia?
Haymarket is served by 1 school district: Prince William County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Haymarket, Virginia?
According to Census data, 63% of adults in Haymarket have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Haymarket, Virginia?
The median household income in Haymarket is approximately $198,317 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Haymarket, Virginia?
Yes, Haymarket has 1 private school alongside 6 public schools. The top-rated private school is Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarten with a score of 2.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Haymarket, Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Haymarket is 17.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Haymarket, Virginia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.