Sunrise Valley Elementary Ranks High Among County's Best Schools

RESTON, VA — Sunrise Valley Elementary School in Reston was named the 14th best public elementary school in Fairfax County, according to Niche's 2022 Best Schools and Districts Rankings in the U.S.

Sunrise Valley scored straight A's in Academics, Diversity and Teachers, according to Niche's ranking.

These numbers translated to high rankings at the state level too. Sunrise Valley ranked as the 34th best among 1,118 elementary schools across the state. It also ranked 63rd out of 1,115 for the best public elementary school teachers in the state. In addition, it was the 558th most diverse public elementary school in Virginia.

This the eighth year in a row that Niche, a platform connecting students and their families with schools and colleges, has released its rankings of K-12 schools and districts nationwide.

For its 2022 rankings, Niche evaluated 94,491 public schools, 2,489 private schools, and 11,846 school districts across the country. The company relied on input from students, alumni and parents as well as U.S. Department of Education data to come up with its rankings.

READ: Niche's 2022 Best Schools and Districts Rankings in the U.S.

“Our 2022 rankings come at a time when so many parents are curious about the different options for their children’s education, including some they may never have considered before,” said Niche Founder and CEP Luke Skurman, in a release. “No matter where they are in their search process, we strive to be a reliable guide and resource. It is truly an honor to know our users trust us to play a key role in such a big life decision.”

Six Northern Virginia schools, both public and private, appeared among the top 10 high schools in the state, according to Niche. Maggie Walker Governor's School in Richmond was ranked first and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology was second.

Here are the 10 high schools Niche ranked as the best in Virginia:

1. Maggie Walker Governor's School (Richmond)
2. Thomas Jefferson High School For Science & Technology (Fairfax County)
3. The Madeira School (McLean)
4. Cape Henry Collegiate (Virginia Beach)
5. Episcopal High School (Alexandria)
6. The Potomac School (McLean)
7. BASIS Independent McLean (McLean)
8. Woodberry Forrest School (Woodberry)
9. Pinnacle Academy (Chantilly)
10. Norfolk Academy (Norfolk)

Falls Church City Public Schools and Arlington Public Schools were the first and second best school districts in the state, respectively, according to Niche. Loudoun County Public Schools ranked fifth, followed by Fairfax County Public Schools in the sixth spot.

In the Reston area, Niche ranked South Lakes High School as the 50th best public high school in Virginia.