The Northern Virginia region has a plethora of school districts. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more for the area’s major school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

First, let’s take a look at how Virginia ranks nationally:

There are about 1,258,852 students enrolled in Virginia schools.
Virginia ranks 4th for the best public schools in the country, according to WalletHub's 2025 report.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ranks 5th for the best high school in the country according to a study from US News.