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Bristow Run Elementary

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Bristow Run Elementary ranks 205 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

205^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Bristow Run Elementary in Bristow, VA, serves 562 students in grades PK–5 and is part of Prince William County Public Schools, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 82nd percentile of Virginia elementary schools for 2025–2026. The school has shown steady improvement over the past decade, climbing from roughly the 500th position in 2015–2016 to consistently landing in the 150–270 range in recent years.

Academically, Bristow Run Elementary exceeds district and state SOL averages in nearly every subject and grade. Fifth-grade math is a particular strength at 89.81% proficiency, edging out nearby T. Clay Wood Elementary, Cedar Point Elementary, and Piney Branch Elementary, while 4th-grade VA Studies also tops most neighbors. The school's African American students rank in the top 1% statewide (7th out of 591 schools), a standout equity metric. While Bristow Run Elementary is not the top-ranked school in its immediate corridor — Glenkirk Elementary, Piney Branch Elementary, T. Clay Wood Elementary, Cedar Point Elementary, and Buckland Mills Elementary all rank higher overall — it outranks nearby schools with similar demographics, including Victory Elementary, George G. Tyler Elementary, and Chris Yung Elementary. Third-grade reading (80.49%) trails the highest-performing peers, pointing to early literacy as a key growth area.

Bristow Run Elementary also stands out for exceptionally low chronic absenteeism. At 5.9%, the rate is roughly one-third of the district's 13.8% and below even high-performing neighbors like Buckland Mills Elementary (7.7%) and Glenkirk Elementary (7.3%). With a student-teacher ratio of 16.5 and per-student spending of $11,723, the school produces strong results more efficiently than higher-spending nearby schools such as Innovation Elementary and George P. Mullen Elementary. Areas worth monitoring include a decline in outcomes for disabled students and some volatility among smaller student subgroups. Overall, Bristow Run Elementary combines strong math and science performance, excellent attendance, and noteworthy success in supporting students from economically diverse backgrounds — a compelling option for Bristow-area families.

562

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,738

Per pupil spending ?

28.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

8990 Worthington Dr
Bristow, VA 20136

(703) 753-7741

District: Prince William County Public Schools

Students who attend Bristow Run Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gainesville Middle
High:	Patriot High

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.2%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Asian:

16.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 54th percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (85% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg77%

Virginia avg72%

205^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 27 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 65Elementary Schools in the Prince William County Public Schools

46^th of 131Prince William County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.7	205 of 1111	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	242 of 1110	78.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.6	164 of 1114	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	194 of 1114	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	247 of 1109	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	64.1	409 of 1103	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.7	171 of 1105	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.5	270 of 1097	75.4%	★★★★☆
2017	58.5	490 of 1099	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.8	500 of 1096	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.0	316 of 1100	71.3%	★★★★☆
2014	70.7	283 of 1110	74.5%	★★★★☆
2013	80.5	139 of 1120	87.6%	★★★★☆
2012	70.6	271 of 1117	75.7%	★★★★☆
2011	77.1	172 of 1117	84.6%	★★★★☆
2010	64.1	376 of 1113	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.9	172 of 1082	84.1%	★★★★☆
2008	74.0	206 of 1081	80.9%	★★★★☆
2007	76.2	169 of 1083	84.4%	★★★★☆
2006	71.9	240 of 1071	77.6%	★★★★☆
2005	87.4	30 of 1062	97.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	96.6	7 of 591	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	90.1	21 of 579	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.5	14 of 588	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	31 of 579	94.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	101 of 246	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.9	178 of 249	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.5	148 of 238	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.8	61 of 230	73.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	48.6	231 of 355	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.4	97 of 324	70.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	71.9	78 of 315	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	53 of 306	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	14 of 300	95.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	257 of 1100	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	77.9	226 of 1096	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	83.0	138 of 1098	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	170 of 1100	84.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	234 of 619	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.6	165 of 606	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	110 of 580	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	139 of 564	75.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.3	208 of 1040	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	75.8	184 of 1046	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	195 of 1036	81.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	168 of 1099	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.3	258 of 1093	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	222 of 1101	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	219 of 1093	80.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	78.8	48 of 306	84.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.6	312 of 974	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.1	309 of 973	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	196 of 979	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	251 of 984	74.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)99th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2026)85th percentile+3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)84th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)80th percentile~ school

Female (2026)77th percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)75th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)68th percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)62nd percentile-19 vs school

Asian (2026)59th percentile-23 vs school

Disabled (2024)35th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

VA Studies90%+19 vs state

Mathematics87%+14 vs state

Science83%+15 vs state

English Reading81%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, July 29, 2021

I love bristow run we never have any issues here the staff are polite and they provide me with additional resources if needed for my child. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 21, 2017

We have had a fantastic experience so far at Bristow Run across the board! Our family's interaction with teachers and working with administratiVe staff has been great! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bristow Run Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8990 Worthington Dr	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-7741	562	34	16.5	28.6%	254 (45.2%)	53 (9.4%)	108 (19.2%)	95 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.1%)	79.7	205^th of 1111 public elementary schools	81.5%		78.5	242^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	78.2%	37	85.5	84.7	89.8	83.3	80.5	80.8	82.2	89.7	$12,738	$167	$12,571
Piney Branch Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8301 Linton Hall Road	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 261-5300	760	43	17.5	21.4%	364 (47.9%)	56 (7.4%)	113 (14.9%)	149 (19.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	73 (9.6%)	85.2	124^th of 1111 public elementary schools	88.8%		80.8	201^st of 1110 public elementary schools	81.9%	77	86.2	93.3	87.7	81.2	84.5	91.8	89.9	87.4	$11,306	$145	$11,161
Chris Yung Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12612 Fog Light Way	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 598-3500	719	45	15.9	70.8%	201 (28.0%)	130 (18.1%)	231 (32.1%)	98 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (7.9%)	47.8	638^th of 1111 public elementary schools	42.6%		57.7	509^th of 1110 public elementary schools	54.1%	129	81.5	62.9	71.4	63.4	72.0	70.4	73.4	66.9	$12,415	$137	$12,279
Glenkirk Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8584 Sedge Wren Drive	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-1702	554	31	17.6	18.2%	266 (48.0%)	44 (7.9%)	49 (8.8%)	129 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.9%)	91.4	27^th of 1111 public elementary schools	97.6%		90.5	42^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	96.2%	15	95.0	94.6	94.6	89.3	93.8	92.5	90.3	92.5	$13,424	$173	$13,252
Victory Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12001 Tygart Lake Drive	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 257-0356	661	39	16.7	69.7%	249 (37.7%)	107 (16.2%)	143 (21.6%)	94 (14.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	63 (9.5%)	73.9	295^th of 1111 public elementary schools	73.4%		80.4	209^th of 1110 public elementary schools	81.2%	86	91.3	79.1	83.0	75.0	78.8	83.0	81.0	82.1	$11,292	$235	$11,057
Cedar Point Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12601 Braemar Parkway	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 365-0963	510	34	14.9	23.5%	265 (52.0%)	40 (7.8%)	89 (17.5%)	73 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	40 (7.8%)	84.5	134^th of 1111 public elementary schools	87.9%		82.8	167^th of 1110 public elementary schools	85.0%	33	86.5	90.7	89.5	85.7	83.3	89.5	84.8	87.1	$13,741	$186	$13,556
T. Clay Wood Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10600 Kettle Run Road	Nokesville	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 594-3990	754	38	19.6	21.6%	384 (50.9%)	81 (10.7%)	135 (17.9%)	80 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (9.7%)	84.6	133^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	88.0%		84.7	129^th of 1110 public elementary schools	88.4%	4	94.1	85.3	89.4	82.9	87.4	87.4	87.1	86.4	$11,527	$128	$11,399
George P. Mullen Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8000 Rodes Dr	Manassas	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 330-0427	667	48	13.9	69.7%	69 (10.3%)	101 (15.1%)	365 (54.7%)	97 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (5.1%)	35.2	785^th of 1111 public elementary schools	29.3%		28	850^th of 1110 public elementary schools	23.4%	65	68.6	66.3	67.1	67.1	55.7	57.9	66.7	80.0	$13,725	$618	$13,106
George G. Tyler Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14500 John Marshall Hwy	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 754-7181	490	26	18.5	70.4%	198 (40.4%)	60 (12.2%)	88 (18.0%)	102 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.6%)	72	322^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	71.0%		72.2	324^th of 1110 public elementary schools	70.8%	2	77.3	74.0	85.9	81.7	74.7	83.1	87.0	82.9	$12,708	$175	$12,533
Buckland Mills Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10511 Wharfdale Place	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 530-1560	735	41	17.7	30.2%	250 (34.0%)	111 (15.1%)	94 (12.8%)	216 (29.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.2%)	83.6	151^st of 1111 public elementary schools	86.4%		77	265^th of 1110 public elementary schools	76.1%	114	87.8	90.2	81.1	86.0	85.5	86.8	85.8	93.5	$10,992	$156	$10,836

Frequently Asked Questions about Bristow Run Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Bristow Run Elementary?

Students at Bristow Run Elementary are 45% White, 19% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bristow Run Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 562 students attended Bristow Run Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Bristow Run Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bristow Run Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gainesville Middle
High : Patriot High

What district is Bristow Run Elementary in?

Prince William County Public Schools

Is Bristow Run Elementary a good school?

Bristow Run Elementary ranks 205^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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