Virginia Schools
There are 2,131 public schools in Virginia distributed in 215 school districts. A total of 1,289,485 students attend Virginia schools and 93,748 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,146 elementary, 346 middle, 325 high schools, and 314 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 638 private schools are serving students in Virginia.
| Number of District | 215 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 2,131 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,146 schools / 614,803 students |
| Middle | 346 schools / 264,270 students |
| High | 325 schools / 353,469 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 314 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,958 schools |
| Charter | 8 schools |
| Magnet | 109 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 56 schools |
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia School Districts
In Virginia, 215 school districts are serving their students in 2,131 schools. Fairfax County Public Schools is the largest district with 222 schools and 187,012 students.
Gatehouse Adm Ctr, 8115 Gatehouse Rd, Falls Church, VA
14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA
2512 George Mason Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
9900 Krause Rd, Chesterfield, VA
Student Population
A total of 1,251,639 students are attending Virginia schools. By gender, there are 644,098 (51.5%) male and 607,541 (51.5%) female students in VA schools.
By race/ethnicity, 631,650 White (50.5%), 288,364 Black (23.0%), and 89,875 Asian (7.2%) students are attending Virginia schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 87 percent of students in fourth grade and 75 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 69 percent of students in fourth grade and 71 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 87% | 48% | 75% | 38% |
| Reading | 69% | 38% | 71% | 33% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Virginia schools, total 87,258 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 6,756 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 77,248 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 87,258 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 21,678 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 27,909 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 75,749 | |
| International BS program | 6,756 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 77,248 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 93,748 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Virginia and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 96.0% of teachers are certified. 89.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 93,748 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 90,014 | 96.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3,744 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5,452 | 5.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4,677 | 5.0% |
| School counselors | 3,757 | Students per counselor: 343 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 754 | - |
| Security guards | 915 | - |
| Nurses | 1,525 | - |
| Psychologists | 564 | - |
| Social workers | 442 | - |
Public Schools in Virginia
In Virginia, 2,131 public schools are serving 1,289,485 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Virginia
638 private schools are serving students in Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.