Best 20155 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,959 students in 20155, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 396 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 20155, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20155, VA are Glenkirk Elementary School, Buckland Mills Elementary School and Gainesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20155 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20155, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 20155, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenkirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8584 Sedge Wren Drive
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Buckland Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 530-1560
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Gainesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
George G. Tyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14500 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Bull Run Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6308 Catharpin Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Gr: 6-8 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
13150 University Boulevard
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 248-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace West
Special Education School
14490 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 402-3700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20155, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 20155, VA include Glenkirk Elementary School, Buckland Mills Elementary School and Gainesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20155?
7 public schools are located in 20155.
What percentage of students in 20155 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 20155 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20155?
20155 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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