District guide
Loudoun County Public Schools public schools
Parent-focused district context for Loudoun County, VA: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Loudoun County Public Schools tells you before choosing a home
Loudoun County Public Schools is listed with 99 public schools and 81,678 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 61 primary, 17 middle, 13 high, 8 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
99 district schools are associated with Loudoun County in the current file, about 99% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
61
35,103 reported students
17
19,154 reported students
13
20,025 reported students
8
7,396 reported students
Parent checks for Loudoun County Public Schools
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Loudoun County Public Schools
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Ashburn | 2,013 | Profile |
| FREEDOM HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | South Riding | 1,998 | Profile |
| RIVERSIDE HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Leesburg | 1,801 | Profile |
| LIGHTRIDGE HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Aldie | 1,771 | Profile |
| BRIAR WOODS HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Ashburn | 1,757 | Profile |
| STONE BRIDGE HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Ashburn | 1,701 | Profile |
| BRAMBLETON MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Ashburn | 1,621 | Profile |
| POTOMAC FALLS HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Potomac Falls | 1,606 | Profile |
| John Champe High Regular | High | 9–12 | Aldie | 1,598 | Profile |
| WOODGROVE HIGH Regular | Other | PK–12 | Purcellville | 1,597 | Profile |
| WILLARD MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Aldie | 1,587 | Profile |
| BROAD RUN HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Ashburn | 1,583 | Profile |
| LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Leesburg | 1,533 | Profile |
| DOMINION HIGH Regular | Other | PK–12 | Sterling | 1,505 | Profile |
| PARK VIEW HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Sterling | 1,455 | Profile |
| ROCK RIDGE HIGH Regular | Other | PK–12 | Ashburn | 1,451 | Profile |
| HERITAGE HIGH Regular | Other | PK–12 | Leesburg | 1,432 | Profile |
| TUSCARORA HIGH Regular | Other | PK–12 | Leesburg | 1,411 | Profile |
| MERCER MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Aldie | 1,379 | Profile |
| J. Michael Lunsford Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Chantilly | 1,328 | Profile |
| EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Ashburn | 1,202 | Profile |
| LOUDOUN VALLEY HIGH Regular | High | 9–12 | Purcellville | 1,178 | Profile |
| RIVER BEND MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Sterling | 1,160 | Profile |
| TRAILSIDE MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Ashburn | 1,148 | Profile |
| STONE HILL MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Ashburn | 1,110 | Profile |
| HARMONY MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Hamilton | 1,083 | Profile |
| BELMONT RIDGE MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Leesburg | 1,067 | Profile |
| STERLING MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Sterling | 1,037 | Profile |
| FARMWELL STATION MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Ashburn | 1,024 | Profile |
| J. LUPTON SIMPSON MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Leesburg | 974 | Profile |
| Goshen Post Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Aldie | 950 | Profile |
| Madison's Trust Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Ashburn | 945 | Profile |
| Hovatter Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Aldie | 933 | Listed only |
| SENECA RIDGE MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Sterling | 915 | Listed only |
| Pinebrook Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Aldie | 914 | Listed only |
| Moorefield Station Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Ashburn | 890 | Listed only |
| Elaine E. Thompson Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Sterling | 880 | Listed only |
| Creighton's Corner Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Ashburn | 874 | Listed only |
| SMART'S MILL MIDDLE Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Leesburg | 874 | Listed only |
| Cardinal Ridge Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Centreville | 871 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Loudoun County Public Schools FAQ
What schools are included for Loudoun County Public Schools?
Loudoun County Public Schools includes 99 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 61 primary, 17 middle, 13 high, 8 other schools.
Does this Loudoun County Public Schools page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Loudoun County Public Schools or local assignment tools.
Is Loudoun County Public Schools ranked as the best district in Loudoun County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Loudoun County Public Schools schools have detailed profiles?
32 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Loudoun County Public Schools?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.