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Best Schools in Woodbridge, VA

40 public K-12 schools in Woodbridge from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

40 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Woodbridge, VA using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

40
Schools
35,618
Students
Avg Quality
15.3:1
Avg Class Size

How the Woodbridge Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Woodbridge, VA enrolls 35,618 students across 40 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.3:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Woodbridge is Woodbridge High, scoring 38/100 (F) with 2,898 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Woodbridge schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Woodbridge housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Woodbridge school enrollment varies 9.7× across entities

Woodbridge school enrollment ranges from 298 students (lowest) to 2,898 students (highest), a spread of 2,600 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woodbridge has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Woodbridge operates only 1 school district — among the most consolidated governance structures in the country

Most Woodbridge school districts are a single unified district covering the whole city — a structural feature that simplifies inter-school comparison but concentrates policy authority. Consolidation produces narrower variance because resources pool across larger populations, but it can also mask intra-school district inequities — sub-school district differences within a single school district are not visible at this aggregation level. Consolidated systems typically rely more heavily on top-down funding formulas than on local revenue variability.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woodbridge student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Woodbridge is typically wider than the Woodbridge-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Woodbridge High 38 F
2. Gar-Field High 49 D
3. Forest Park High 44 D
4. Freedom High 37 F
5. C.D. Hylton High 44 D
6. Lake Ridge Middle 52 C-
7. Rippon Middle 49 D
8. Stuart M. Beville Middle 52 C-
9. Fred M. Lynn Middle 51 C-
10. George M. Hampton Middle 48 D
11. Kyle R. Wilson Elementary 51 C-
12. Woodbridge Middle 54 C-
13. Springwoods Elementary 51 C-
14. Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary 54 C-
15. Leesylvania Elementary 44 D
16. Antietam Elementary 51 C-
17. Sonnie Penn Elementary 50 C-
18. Mary G. Porter Traditional 57 C
19. Lake Ridge Elementary 49 D
20. River Oaks Elementary 53 C-
21. Westridge Elementary 56 C
22. Neabsco Elementary 54 C-
23. John D. Jenkins Elementary 54 C-
24. R. Dean Kilby Elementary 52 C-
25. Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary 49 D
26. Minnieville Elementary 55 C
27. Occoquan Elementary 52 C-
28. Marumsco Hills Elementary 49 D
29. Potomac View Elementary 50 C-
30. Rosa Parks Elementary 52 C-
31. Old Bridge Elementary 56 C
32. Rockledge Elementary 55 C
33. Belmont Elementary 53 C-
34. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 59 C
35. Featherstone Elementary 49 D
36. Dale City Elementary 59 C
37. Enterprise Elementary 57 C
38. Bel Air Elementary 62 C+
39. Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary 55 C
40. Kerrydale Elementary 59 C

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Woodbridge, VA?

The top-rated school in Woodbridge is Woodbridge High with a quality score of 38/100. There are 40 public schools in Woodbridge with 35,618 total students.

How many schools are in Woodbridge, VA?

Woodbridge has 40 public schools with a total enrollment of 35,618 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.3:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.