Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20158

Schools in zip code 20158 (Hamilton, VA) include three schools within Loudoun County Public Schools—two elementary schools and one middle school serving a total of 1,702 students in grades PK–8, with no high school located directly in the area. All three schools are part of a top-ranked Virginia district (18th out of 131) and consistently outperform state averages in most subjects, making this a strong educational area for families with younger children.

The standout middle school is Harmony Middle, ranked 46th out of 416 Virginia middle schools (89th percentile). It excels in advanced math, with 100% proficiency in 7th-grade Algebra I and 8th-grade Geometry, and strong 8th-grade reading (88.66% vs. 73.51% statewide). However, grade-level math proficiency is notably lower (66–70%), indicating a powerful accelerated track for a smaller group. Among elementary schools, Kenneth W. Culbert Elementary is the top performer, ranking 177th out of 1,111 (84th percentile) and showing consistent improvement over three years. It posts strong scores in 4th/5th grade math and reading while having the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (10.07%) and lowest chronic absenteeism (9.3%). Hamilton Elementary, the smallest school, ranks lower (68th percentile) despite spending the most per student ($28,264) and having the smallest class sizes (9:1). Its 5th-grade reading and math are solid, but 3rd-grade reading and 4th-grade VA Studies lag the district, and its rank has dropped from the 80th percentile since 2023–2024.

One of the most interesting patterns is that higher spending and smaller classes at Hamilton do not automatically translate into higher rankings, as Culbert outperforms it with fewer resources. Chronic absenteeism is below district and state averages at all three schools, with elementary schools especially strong on attendance. The absence of a high school means families in 20158 will need to look elsewhere in Loudoun County for grades 9–12, but the elementary and middle schools here provide a solid, above-average foundation with a clear standout in Harmony Middle and Culbert Elementary.