Best Schools in Leesburg, Virginia
27 schools · 15 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Leesburg?
Use this page to compare every school in Leesburg by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Elementary · Loudoun County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Riverside High
High · Loudoun County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sycolin Creek Elementary
Elementary · Loudoun 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 Leesburg for 2026 are John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary (8.9/10), Riverside High (8.8/10), and Sycolin Creek Elementary (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 23 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
27
19 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$710,050
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
27
19 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$710,050
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Leesburg schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Leesburg
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (23 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverside High | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Sycolin Creek Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Heritage High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Catoctin Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Tuscarora High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Loudoun County High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Fusion Academy Loudoun | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Ball's Bluff Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Seldens Landing Elementary | 7.5 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $167,453
- Median home value
- $710,050
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
52% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Leesburg compares
Virginia rank
#65 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Virginia avg (6.2)
Median household income
$167k
191% of Virginia median
Schools in this city
23
About Schools in Leesburg, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia gives parents a deep, high-performing public school pool to choose from. The city's 19 ranked public schools carry an average score of 6.9 out of 10, and 63% of them — 12 of the 19 — clear the 7-point mark, a strong signal that above-average performance is the norm here, not the exception.
At the top sits Loudoun County High School, rated 8.8 out of 10, which ranks among the strongest high schools in the region. Riverside High (8.4) and Heritage High (8.2) round out a high school tier where parents have three competitive options within a single city. That kind of depth at the secondary level is uncommon and matters most for families thinking years ahead. Younger students are well-served too: John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary earns a 7.9, and Harper Park Middle comes in at 7.6, meaning the pipeline from elementary through high school holds up across all grade bands.
The breadth of the ranked set is equally notable. With 19 schools rated and more than three-fifths scoring 7 or above, families in most Leesburg neighborhoods are likely within reach of a solid school without needing to navigate boundary exceptions or open-enrollment lotteries. The city's overall 6.9 average sits meaningfully above the midpoint of the 10-point scale, suggesting that even the lower-rated schools here are performing closer to the middle of the pack than to the bottom.
For parents comparing Leesburg against other Northern Virginia communities, the combination of a high average score and a large share of top-rated schools makes it a standout. Practical next steps: check which schools serve your specific address, since Leesburg spans multiple attendance zones within Loudoun County Public Schools. High school families should look closely at Loudoun County High and Riverside High for course offerings and extracurriculars, while elementary families near the Tolbert zone are in particularly strong shape. The data here consistently favors Leesburg as one of the more education-friendly cities in the region.
Elementary Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 615 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 456 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 590 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 467 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 5 | 527 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 6 | 571 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 7 | 532 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 260 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 |
| 9 | 601 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 10 | 423 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 |
Show all 15 elementary schools in Leesburg
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,071 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 880 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 3 | 874 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 4 | 869 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,749 students · 9th–12th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 1,406 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Fusion Academy Loudoun
Private
47 students · 6th–12th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 10 students · 10th–12th | — | ||
| 3 | 8 students · 10th–12th | — | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,508 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 1,437 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.0 | ||
| 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 | The Aurora School
Private
47 students · 1st–12th | 6.0 | ||
Schools in Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia · 27 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$167,453
Median Home Value
$710,050
Median Rent
$2,064/mo
Population
85,040
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Community Profile
Leesburg has a median household income of $167,453. It is a well-educated community where 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $710,050, with a median rent of $2,064/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Virginia
- Elementary
- 15
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 5
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Virginia
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Leesburg, Virginia
How many schools are in Leesburg, Virginia?
Leesburg has 27 schools, including 19 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Leesburg, Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Leesburg is 6.8 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 Leesburg, Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Leesburg on MySchoolScout is John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Leesburg, Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Leesburg on MySchoolScout is John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Leesburg, Virginia?
The top-ranked middle school in Leesburg on MySchoolScout is Belmont Ridge Middle with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Leesburg, Virginia?
The top-ranked high school in Leesburg on MySchoolScout is Riverside High with a composite score of 8.8/10.
How many school districts serve Leesburg, Virginia?
Leesburg is served by 1 school district: Loudoun County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Leesburg, Virginia?
According to Census data, 61% of adults in Leesburg have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Leesburg, Virginia?
The median household income in Leesburg is approximately $167,453 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Leesburg, Virginia?
Yes, Leesburg has 8 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fusion Academy Loudoun with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Leesburg, Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Leesburg is 10.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Leesburg, 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.