Summary:
Zip code 20117 is home to two elementary schools — Middleburg Community Charter (grades K-5, 145 students) and Banneker Elementary (grades PK-5, 139 students) — both part of Loudoun County Public Schools, a district ranked 18th out of 131 in Virginia. Together, these small schools serve just 284 students, meaning individual student results can significantly impact proficiency percentages. All academic data reflects Virginia SOL exam proficiency rates from the 2025-2026 school year.
Middleburg Community Charter is the clear academic standout, ranking 143rd out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (87th percentile, 4 stars) and posting an overall SOL proficiency average of roughly 88.5%. The school has risen dramatically from the 51st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 87th percentile in 2025-2026, with perfect 100% proficiency in 4th grade math. Banneker Elementary ranks 590th (47th percentile, 2 stars) with an overall proficiency average of 73.2%. The gap between the two schools is most visible in 4th grade: Middleburg scored 100% in math and 95.7% in reading, while Banneker scored 62.1% and 58.6%, respectively. Notably, Banneker did outperform Middleburg in 3rd grade math (86.7% vs. 83.3%).
Interestingly, Banneker invests far more per student — $30,848 vs. Middleburg's $25,172 — and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7.6 compared to Middleburg's 13.4. These resources serve a higher-needs population, with 42.45% of Banneker students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch. Both schools excel at attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates of 8.4% and 9.3% at Middleburg and Banneker, respectively, well below the district average of 14.1%. While Banneker's 2025-2026 scores declined sharply from the prior year, its small cohorts make year-over-year swings less meaningful. Overall, families in 20117 have two very different options: a rapidly improving, top-13% school in Middleburg, and a well-resourced, smaller-school environment in Banneker with more mixed academic results.
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