Best Public Schools in Ashburn, VA

Ashburn, Virginia is served by 26 schools within the Loudoun County Public Schools district, including 16 elementary schools (PK–5), 5 middle schools (6–8), 4 high schools (9–12), and 1 alternative school, serving approximately 25,416 students. The district ranks 18th out of 131 districts in Virginia with 4 stars, and Ashburn's schools range from some of the best in the state to more average performers.

Three schools stand out as exceptional. Independence High is the top high school, ranked #7 of 331 in Virginia with a 99.6% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. Mill Run Elementary ranks #10 of 1,111 elementary schools with 97.44% math proficiency and the lowest chronic absenteeism in the city at 7.3%. Brambleton Middle ranks #8 of 416 middle schools with perfect 100% proficiency in 8th-grade Geometry and Algebra II. Other standouts include Waxpool Elementary (#38), Eagle Ridge Middle (#19), and Briar Woods High (#21).

Performance varies dramatically across the city, however. Elementary rankings range from #10 at Mill Run to #733 at Dominion Trail Elementary, and lower-ranked schools tend to have higher free/reduced lunch rates—averaging 32.8% at the bottom five elementary schools compared to 14.5% at the top five. Interestingly, higher spending and smaller class sizes do not guarantee better results: Madison's Trust Elementary spends the least per student ($14,733) yet ranks #31, while Dominion Trail spends $18,259 but ranks #733. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at the high school level, with Stone Bridge High at 20.3% and Rock Ridge High at 19.9%, compared to just 7.3% at Mill Run. All five high schools post graduation rates above 97%, so families can expect strong outcomes overall, but school choice within Ashburn matters considerably.