Excellent
#92 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 5% in state
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Elementary School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Purcellville, VA
A Loudoun County Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
37110 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132
- Math 95% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillsboro Charter Academy score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillsboro Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Purcellville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,663
Median home value
$704,100
Median rent
$2,225/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Woodgrove HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,542 | Compare → |
| Round Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Kenneth W.culbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Loudoun County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 100
- Rank in district
- #18 of 96
- District spending per student
- $19,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillsboro Charter Academy is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillsboro Charter Academy
Hillsboro Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Purcellville, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillsboro Charter Academy
What grades does Hillsboro Charter Academy serve?
Hillsboro Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Hillsboro Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillsboro Charter Academy rank in VA?
Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks #92 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Hillsboro Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillsboro Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Charter Academy has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Hillsboro Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Hillsboro Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hillsboro Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Hillsboro Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsboro Charter Academy?
5.6% of students at Hillsboro Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Loudoun County
- Phone
- (540) 751-2560
- Area population (ZIP 20132)
- 19,241
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20132; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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