Summary:
Three elementary schools (PK–5) in zip code 20152 (South Riding, VA) — Liberty Elementary, Little River Elementary, and Hutchison Farm Elementary — collectively serve 2,186 students and all rank in the top 28% of Virginia elementary schools, making this a high-performing cluster within Loudoun County Public Schools.
Liberty is the clear academic leader, ranking 115th of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (90th percentile) with an 88.0% average SOL proficiency in 2025–26. It outperformed the district in every tested subject and grade, with standout 5th grade math (94.07%) and reading (92.54%). However, Liberty also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the group at 15.1%, above the district’s 14.1% and the state’s 14.8%. Little River, by contrast, has exceptional attendance at just 5.4% chronic absenteeism — less than half of Liberty’s rate. It leads the trio in 3rd grade math (93.33%) and 3rd grade reading (87.74%), but its 5th grade scores fall below district averages, dragging its overall ranking to 221st (80th percentile). Hutchison Farm serves a higher-need population with 30.51% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — nearly double Little River’s 16.69% — and spends the most per student ($17,870). Despite ranking 310th (72nd percentile), it still beat the state average in every reported subject in 2025–26, including strong 5th grade math (87.63%) and reading (82.29%).
For families, the key takeaway is that all three schools provide well-above-average education, but they differ in priorities. Liberty offers the strongest all-around academics, especially in upper grades, despite its attendance challenges. Little River shines in early elementary and attendance, making it a great fit for younger students. Hutchison Farm demonstrates notable 5th grade gains and strong resource allocation despite serving more economically disadvantaged students. With Liberty’s 90th-percentile ranking and Hutchison Farm’s 72nd-percentile ranking, the roughly 7-point gap in average SOL proficiency between the two is meaningful but both remain solid choices in a competitive, high-quality school area.
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