For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,684 students in 20155, VA (there are , serving 243 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 20155, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20155, VA are Glenkirk Elementary School, Buckland Mills Elementary School and Gainesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20155 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20155, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20155, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenkirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8584 Sedge Wren Drive
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-1702
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Buckland Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 530-1560
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 530-1560
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Gainesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gr: 6-8 | 1,363 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
George G. Tyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14500 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-7181
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Bull Run Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6308 Catharpin Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
13150 University Boulevard
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 248-3200
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 248-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace West
Special Education School
14490 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 402-3700
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 402-3700
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20155, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 20155, VA include Glenkirk Elementary School, Buckland Mills Elementary School and Gainesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20155?
7 public schools are located in 20155.
What percentage of students in 20155 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 20155 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20155?
20155 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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