The average student-teacher ratio in Virginia public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1990-2025)
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virginia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
4420 Fairfax Drive, Suite 224
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 462-5184
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 462-5184
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Key Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
7510 Lisle Ave
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
W.o. Robey High School
(Math: ≥80%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Charles City County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
301 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
Surry County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Rank: #9 - 169. - 16.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Highland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Shawsville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK
6520 Diana Ln
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 317-1400
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 317-1400
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
510 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Aldie Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
23269 Meetinghouse Ln
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4380
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4380
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Banneker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
35231 Snake Hill Rd
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2480
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2480
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
2334 Gallows Rd
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Fancy Gap Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
63 Winding Ridge Rd
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
18048 Lincoln Rd
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Luther P. Jackson Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-8
4255 New Design Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Richmond Community High School
(Reading: ≥90%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Rank: #35 - 7135. - 71.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Virginia average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Virginia?
The best top-ranked public schools in Virginia include Integration Station, Key Center and Kilmer Center.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Virginia?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Virginia is Key Center, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Key Center, with a value of 2:1.
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