South Riding’s public schools outscore 88% of Virginia districts
In South Riding, 64% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Virginia average (54%). The grade covers the public school district serving South Riding, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.
From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when about 7 in 10 of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
South Riding’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 68 Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of South Riding’s, its schools beat 75%, lower than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,242 per student, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then 23 middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Villa Montessori Stone Ridge (private), East Gate Montessori School (private), Karter School of South Riding Inc (private), Montessori School of South Riding (private), Primrose School of South Riding (private), Kids R Kids of South Riding (private) and The Goddard School - Chantilly II - East Gate (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind South Riding’s grade
A: better than 88% of Virginia school districts, #19 of 250 Virginia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Virginia average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Riding, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in South Riding · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 813 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Little River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 701 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hutchison Farm Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in South Riding · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 813 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Little River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 701 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hutchison Farm Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in South Riding · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 813 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Little River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 701 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hutchison Farm Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in South Riding · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 813 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Little River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 701 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hutchison Farm Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in South Riding · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 813 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Little River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 701 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hutchison Farm Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in South Riding · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 813 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Little River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 701 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hutchison Farm Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in South Riding · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 813 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Little River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 701 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hutchison Farm Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in South Riding
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 1,885 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in South Riding
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 1,885 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in South Riding
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 1,885 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in South Riding
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 1,885 students · 13:1 students per teacher
South Riding’s public schools are run by Loudoun County Public Schools, which also serves Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg and Lovettsville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
South Riding vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share South Riding’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Riding | A | Loudoun County |
Every school in South Riding
34 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about South Riding’s schools
Are South Riding’s schools good?
By Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools South Riding children attend outscore 88% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #19 of 250 Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Riding in?
Loudoun County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 81,486 students in 98 schools (2024–25).
Where do South Riding kids go to high school?
Freedom High, with 1,885 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is South Riding’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Loudoun County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.
How much does South Riding spend per student?
$21,242 in Loudoun County Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in South Riding?
Yes: Villa Montessori Stone Ridge (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 110 students), East Gate Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 100 students), Karter School of South Riding Inc (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 70 students), Montessori School of South Riding (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 26 students), Primrose School of South Riding (nonsectarian, grades K, 10 students), Kids R Kids of South Riding (nonsectarian, grades K, 8 students) and The Goddard School - Chantilly II - East Gate (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 8 students).
Parents talk
What South Riding families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near South Riding → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.