Best Public Virginia High Schools

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Niche has released its 2026 Best Schools list — and Northern Virginia always dominates!

Based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents, check out their top 25 Virginia public High Schools:

1. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
   Alexandria, VA
2. Independence High School
   Ashburn, VA
3. Lightridge High School
   Aldie, VA
4. Rock Ridge High School
   Ashburn, VA
5. Deep Run High School
   Glen Allen, VA
6. John Champe High School
   Aldie, VA
7. Open High School
   Richmond, VA
8. Oakton High School
   Vienna, VA
9. Grafton High School
   Yorktown, VA
10. Washington Liberty High School
    Arlington, VA
11. Riverside High School
    Leesburg, VA
12. Yorktown High School
    Arlington, VA
13. McLean High School
    McLean, VA
14. Tabb High School
    Yorktown, VA
15. Ocean Lakes High School
    Virginia Beach, VA
16. Langley High School
    McLean, VA
17. Richmond Community High School
    Richmond, VA
18. Meridian High School
    Falls Church, VA
19. Blacksburg High School
    Blacksburg, VA
20. Freedom High School
    South Riding, VA
21. Briar Woods High School
    Ashburn, VA
22. Stone Bridge High School
    Ashburn, VA
23. Lake Braddock Secondary School
    Burke, VA
24. Princess Anne High School
    Virginia Beach, VA
25. James Madison High School
    Vienna, VA