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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20171

At a glance

Schools

5,936

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedFox Mill Elementary58^th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Fox Mill Elementary up 50 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Carson Middle 11.3 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The 20171 zip code area in Virginia is home to 8 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with several standout schools like Oak Hill Elementary, Floris Elementary, and Fox Mill Elementary consistently ranking among the top in Virginia, while others like Coates Elementary and McNair Upper Elementary lag behind.

The top-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 90% proficiency in many subjects, and low rates of free/reduced lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population. In contrast, the lower-performing schools have higher free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The data also highlights the success of the district's magnet school model, with Carson Middle and Fox Mill Elementary ranking among the best in the state.

Overall, the schools in the 20171 zip code area demonstrate a wide range of performance, with some institutions consistently delivering outstanding results and others struggling to meet academic benchmarks. These insights offer valuable information for parents and policymakers seeking to understand the educational landscape in this community and identify opportunities for improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)						SOL Science (2025)		SOL English Reading (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Floris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2708 Centreville Rd	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 561-2900	666	44	15.0	11.9%	193 (29.0%)	37 (5.6%)	48 (7.2%)	338 (50.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (6.6%)	75.2	286^th of 1110 public elementary schools	74.2%		74.7	288^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.1%	2					74.8	83.5	87.0	72.6			90.5		70.7	82.1	89.5	85.9			$10,732	$335	$10,396
Carson Middle	Public, Magnet	7-8	13618 McLearen Road	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 925-3600	1,358	120	11.3	20.5%	376 (27.7%)	160 (11.8%)	149 (11.0%)	584 (43.0%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	81 (6.0%)	77.2	66^th of 419 public middle schools	84.2%		81.4	48^th of 417 public middle schools	88.5%	18	100.0	100.0	98.6	100.0					55.8	49.2		83.1					86.7	88.7	$11,103	$236	$10,867
Fox Mill Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2611 Viking Dr	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 262-2700	650	46	14.1	9.2%	395 (60.8%)	18 (2.8%)	67 (10.3%)	79 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (13.7%)	89.4	58^th of 1110 public elementary schools	94.8%		85.6	108^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.3%	50					94.6	92.0	80.0	97.7			85.9		82.7	93.0	94.8	97.6			$12,526	$320	$12,205
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3210 Kinross Circle	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 467-3500	628	47	13.4	8.3%	272 (43.3%)	14 (2.2%)	59 (9.4%)	226 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.1%)	86.4	95^th of 1110 public elementary schools	91.4%		86.4	97^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.3%	2					92.8	95.9	76.7	79.6			83.2		86.6	95.9	86.9	91.4			$12,571	$298	$12,272
Crossfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2791 Fox Mill Rd	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 295-1100	513	40	12.7	8.2%	300 (58.5%)	15 (2.9%)	44 (8.6%)	118 (23.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)	82.1	179^th of 1110 public elementary schools	83.9%		83.2	149^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.6%	30					89.9	88.4	72.7	83.3			83.1		82.6	89.5	81.7	91.5			$12,556	$348	$12,208
McNair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr.	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 793-4800	520	41	12.6	48.8%	93 (17.9%)	111 (21.3%)	84 (16.2%)	213 (41.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)								(n/a)																			$14,714	$423	$14,291
Coates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2480 River Birch Rd.	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 713-3000	996	70	14.1	71.7%	165 (16.6%)	273 (27.4%)	325 (32.6%)	184 (18.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.5%)	15.8	974^th of 1110 public elementary schools	12.3%		12.2	1002^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	10.1%	28					53.2	53.7	51.0	65.1			49.6		35.0	51.2	50.8	67.2			$12,009	$375	$11,634
McNair Upper Elementary	Public	3-6	2410 Fox Mill Road	Herndon	20171	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 793-4800	605	36	16.9	34.7%	76 (12.6%)	103 (17.0%)	103 (17.0%)	300 (49.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	53.7	558^th of 1110 public elementary schools	49.7%		58.5	505^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.7%	53					66.7	75.0	65.7	75.7			67.8		66.9	69.9	78.5	81.3			$10,903	$271	$10,633

Cities Near Zip Code 20171

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Herndon	0.85 mi	14	216^th
Chantilly	1.56 mi	9	102^nd
Reston	2.12 mi	10	189^th
Fairfax	2.47 mi	28	80^th
Sterling	4.46 mi	19	262^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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