If you have children, research on school districts in your potential new neighborhood is critical during house hunting. Here's some basic information for parents in the Northern Virginia area looking for a great neighborhood with great schools in 2017.
All information summarized below was gathered from www.niche.com in June of 2017. Ratings and data subject to change based on resource and date.
Top School Districts in Northern Virginia 2017
1. Arlington Public Schools
- 87% average graduation rate
- 1220 average SAT
- A+ for racial and economic diverse student population
- 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
2. Falls Church City Public Schools
- 95% Graduation Rate
- 1290 average SAT
- B for racial and economic diverse student population
- 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
3. Loudoun Country Public Schools
- 91% Graduation Rate
- 1200 Average SAT
- A for racial and economic diverse student population
- 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
4. Fairfax County Public Schools
- 87% Graduation Rate
- 1250 Average SAT
- A+ for racial and economic diverse student population
- 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
5. Albemarle County Public Schools
- 92% Graduation Rate
- 1230 Average SAT
- A- for racial and economic diverse student population
- 12:1 Student - Teacher Ratio
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