For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,185 students in Burke, VA (there are 8 private schools, serving 669 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Burke, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burke, VA are Lake Braddock Secondary, Cherry Run Elementary School and Terra Centre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Burke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burke, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 4,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Run Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Terra Centre Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6130 Shiplett Blvd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burke, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Burke, VA include Lake Braddock Secondary, Cherry Run Elementary School and Terra Centre Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burke?
5 public schools are located in Burke.
What percentage of students in Burke go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Burke are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burke include: White Oaks Elementary School vs. Cherry Run Elementary School
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