6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Woodbridge, Virginia

48 schools · 34 Elementary · 6 Middle · 6 High · 2 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 40

Private: 8

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Estimated Scores: 11%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $116,424
Median home value: $441,767
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41%
Avg commute: 38 min
Owner-occupied homes: 72%

How Woodbridge compares

Virginia rank

#102 of 182

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Virginia avg (6.3)

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.

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Elementary Schools

34 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dale City Elementary 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	8.5
2	Belmont Elementary 504 students · Pre-K–5th	504	Pre-K–5th	8.3
3	Neabsco Elementary 630 students · Pre-K–5th	630	Pre-K–5th	8.3
4	Featherstone Elementary 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	7.9
5	Potomac View Elementary 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	7.8
6	Mary G. Porter Traditional 675 students · 1st–8th	675	1st–8th	7.8
7	Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary 393 students · Kindergarten–5th	393	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
8	John D. Jenkins Elementary 644 students · Pre-K–5th	644	Pre-K–5th	7.7
9	Kerrydale Elementary 334 students · Pre-K–5th	334	Pre-K–5th	7.4
10	R. Dean Kilby Elementary 604 students · Pre-K–5th	604	Pre-K–5th	7.0
11	Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	6.9
12	Enterprise Elementary 391 students · Pre-K–5th	391	Pre-K–5th	6.8
13	Westridge Elementary 655 students · Kindergarten–5th	655	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
14	Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary 879 students · Pre-K–5th	879	Pre-K–5th	6.8
15	Antietam Elementary 744 students · Pre-K–5th	744	Pre-K–5th	6.3
16	Occoquan Elementary 584 students · Pre-K–5th	584	Pre-K–5th	6.0
17	Kyle R. Wilson Elementary 884 students · Pre-K–5th	884	Pre-K–5th	6.0
18	Old Bridge Elementary 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	5.8
19	Lake Ridge Elementary 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	5.7
20	Leesylvania Elementary 755 students · Pre-K–5th	755	Pre-K–5th	5.6
21	Rockledge Elementary 492 students · Kindergarten–5th	492	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
22	Minnieville Elementary 596 students · Pre-K–5th	596	Pre-K–5th	5.2
23	Springwoods Elementary 902 students · Pre-K–5th	902	Pre-K–5th	5.1
24	Bel Air Elementary 418 students · Pre-K–5th	418	Pre-K–5th	4.9
25	Sonnie Penn Elementary 715 students · Pre-K–5th	715	Pre-K–5th	4.9

Show 9 more elementary schools

26	Rosa Parks Elementary 617 students · Pre-K–5th	617	Pre-K–5th	4.6
27	Marumsco Hills Elementary 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	4.1
28	Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary 577 students · Pre-K–5th	577	Pre-K–5th	3.4
29	River Oaks Elementary 671 students · Pre-K–5th	671	Pre-K–5th	3.1
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 44 students · Pre-K–5th	44	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
2	ST THOMAS AQUINAS REGIONAL SCHOOL Private 388 students · Pre-K–8th	388	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	CARDINAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 64 students · Pre-K–6th	64	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
4	CLOVERDALE SCHOOL Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
5	MERIT SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER Private 22 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	22	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Stuart M. Beville Middle 1,124 students · 6th–8th	1,124	6th–8th	7.5
2	George M. Hampton Middle 846 students · 6th–8th	846	6th–8th	7.5
3	Fred M. Lynn Middle 968 students · 6th–8th	968	6th–8th	6.7
4	Lake Ridge Middle 1,404 students · 6th–8th	1,404	6th–8th	6.6
5	Woodbridge Middle 896 students · 6th–8th	896	6th–8th	6.0
6	Rippon Middle 1,174 students · 6th–8th	1,174	6th–8th	5.8

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gar-Field High 2,564 students · 9th–12th	2,564	9th–12th	6.9
2	Forest Park High 2,326 students · 9th–12th	2,326	9th–12th	5.8
3	Woodbridge High 2,916 students · 9th–12th	2,916	9th–12th	5.4
4	Freedom High 2,341 students · 9th–12th	2,341	9th–12th	4.9
5	C.D. Hylton High 1,909 students · 9th–12th	1,909	9th–12th	4.8
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	24	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CHRIST CHAPEL ACADEMY Private 361 students · Pre-K–12th	361	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 406 students · Pre-K–12th	406	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.

Quick Facts

State: Virginia
Total Schools: 48
Elementary: 34
Middle: 6
High: 6
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Resources

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School District

Prince William County Public Schools

99 schools · 90,550 students

Nearby Cities

Dale City (4 schools)

2 mi

Lake Ridge (1 school)

2 mi

Dumfries (11 schools)

4 mi

Fairfax Station (4 schools)

Springfield (38 schools)

10 mi

Manassas Park (5 schools)

11 mi

Manassas (35 schools)

11 mi

Fort Belvoir (2 schools)

Annandale (17 schools)

13 mi

Stafford (25 schools)

15 mi

Other Major Cities in Virginia

Top metros statewide by school count.

Richmond 138 schools Virginia Beach 115 schools Alexandria 87 schools Norfolk 71 schools Chesapeake 65 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

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 6.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Woodbridge, Virginia?

The top-ranked school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Dale City Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Woodbridge, Virginia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Dale City Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Woodbridge, Virginia?

The top-ranked middle school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Stuart M. Beville Middle with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best high school in Woodbridge, Virginia?

The top-ranked high school in Woodbridge on MySchoolScout is Gar-field High with a composite score of 6.9/10.

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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.