Best Schools in Woodbridge, Virginia
48 schools · 34 Elementary · 6 Middle · 6 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Woodbridge?
Use this page to compare every school in Woodbridge by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Mary G. Porter Traditional
Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Occoquan Elementary
Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
John D. Jenkins 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 Woodbridge for 2026 are Mary G. Porter Traditional (8.6/10), Occoquan Elementary (8.0/10), and John D. Jenkins Elementary (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 45 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
48
40 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$441,767
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
48
40 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$441,767
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Woodbridge schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Woodbridge
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (45 of 48). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary G. Porter Traditional | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Occoquan Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | John D. Jenkins Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Sonnie Penn Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Old Bridge Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Minnieville Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Christ Chapel Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Neabsco Elementary | 7.3 / 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
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $116,424
- Median home value
- $441,767
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Avg commute
- 38 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
24% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Woodbridge compares
Virginia rank
#108 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Virginia avg (6.2)
Median household income
$116k
133% of Virginia median
Schools in this city
45
About Schools in Woodbridge, Virginia
Woodbridge, Virginia offers parents a substantial public school system with 40 ranked schools and an average rating of 6.2 out of 10. That average sits in solidly middle ground, but the distribution matters more than the mean. Twelve schools — 30% of all ranked campuses — score 7 or above, giving families with flexibility in where they live a realistic shot at a high-performing placement without leaving the city.
The strongest options cluster at the elementary level. Dale City Elementary leads the city with an 8.5 out of 10, the top score among all 40 ranked public schools. Belmont Elementary and Neabsco Elementary both earn an 8.3, making them legitimate alternatives if Dale City's zone doesn't fit your address. Featherstone Elementary (7.9) and Potomac View Elementary (7.8) round out a top tier of five elementary schools that all clear the 7-point threshold. Parents prioritizing early grades will find more high-rated options here than in many comparable Virginia cities.
The gap between the city's top performers and its average is meaningful. With a citywide mean of 6.2 and a top score of 8.5, there's a 2.3-point spread that makes address research essential. Woodbridge spans a large geographic footprint across Prince William County, and school quality doesn't distribute evenly across neighborhoods. A few miles' difference in home location can shift a child's assigned school significantly along that performance range.
Practical takeaway: start with the school zone tool on MySchoolScout before narrowing your home search. The 12 schools rated 7 or above represent real choices, but they're not evenly spread — and the elementary tier shows the strongest concentration of high performers. Families prioritizing middle and high school options should cross-reference ratings carefully, since the top-rated schools in the data are all at the elementary level. Woodbridge rewards parents who do address-level homework early in the process rather than assuming neighborhood quality maps directly to school quality.
Elementary Schools
34 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 675 students · 1st–8th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 584 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 644 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 715 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 5 | 393 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 494 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 879 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 8 | 596 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 9 | 630 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 10 | 470 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
Show all 34 elementary schools in Woodbridge
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,404 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 1,174 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
| 3 | 968 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
| 4 | 1,124 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 5 | 896 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
| 6 | 846 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,326 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 2 | 2,564 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 3 | 2,916 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 4 | 1,909 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 5 | 2,341 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 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 | Middleton Academy
Private
24 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christ Chapel Academy
Private
361 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | Heritage Christian School
Private
406 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Woodbridge
Woodbridge, Virginia · 48 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$116,424
Median Home Value
$441,767
Median Rent
$1,983/mo
Population
216,587
College Educated
41%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Community Profile
Woodbridge has a median household income of $116,424. It is a well-educated community where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $441,767, with a median rent of $1,983/month. The local poverty rate of 7.1% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 38 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Virginia
- Elementary
- 34
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 6
- Other
- 2
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Woodbridge, Virginia
How many schools are in Woodbridge, Virginia?
Woodbridge has 48 schools, including 40 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Woodbridge, Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Woodbridge is 6.2 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 Woodbridge, Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Mary G. Porter Traditional with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Woodbridge, Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Mary G. Porter Traditional with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Woodbridge, Virginia?
The top-ranked middle school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Lake Ridge Middle with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best high school in Woodbridge, Virginia?
The top-ranked high school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Forest Park High with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Woodbridge, Virginia?
Woodbridge is served by 1 school district: Prince William County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Woodbridge, Virginia?
According to Census data, 41% of adults in Woodbridge have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Woodbridge, Virginia?
The median household income in Woodbridge is approximately $116,424 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Woodbridge, Virginia?
Yes, Woodbridge has 8 private schools alongside 40 public schools. The top-rated private school is Christ Chapel Academy with a score of 7.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Woodbridge, Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Woodbridge is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Woodbridge, 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.