2019 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in VirginiaAbout this List

Belmont

• Suburb in Virginia
• 21 reviews

Niche User: I grew up in this area, and have watched it developed from quiet, rural suburbia to progressively up-and-coming town. It'll be interesting to see how the Ashburn, Virginia, area ends up in 3-5 years.
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• 6,563 Population

Broadlands

• Suburb in Virginia
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: I like how a lot of people know each other, there is definitely a sense of community here. The change I'd like to see is more people outside, whether that be going for a walk, jogging, or even just taking their kids outside. I think it's very important for people to be exposed to fresh air every day and by building more parks and leaving room for wide open spaces instead of buildings, more people would be more inclined to spend time in the outdoors.
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• 13,859 Population

Loudoun Valley Estates

• Suburb in Virginia
• 1 review

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• 6,649 Population

Mantua

• Suburb in Virginia
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Excellent neighborhood, lots of community activities, club house/pool/tennis court events. Safe neighborhood, caring neighbors, neighborhood watch. lots of greenery around. great schools.
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• 7,207 Population

University Center

• Suburb in Virginia
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Lived in University Center for 10 years and love it! Our neighborhood sits within the George Washington University Science and Technology campus and is walking distance to the restaurants and shops of One Loudoun. We are just off route 7 for an easy commute to DC and schools are good. Neighbors are friendly and have settled here from all of the country/world.
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• 4,199 Population

Ashburn

• Suburb in Virginia
• 226 reviews

Current Resident: Ashburn is a great, safe area with fantastic schools. The area has good places to live, shop, and have fun. One great part of Ashburn is the Belmont Ridge Country Club, which has housing, pools, golfing, tennis, and more! Surrounding towns are commonly visited and are very close in proximity. I would highly recommend moving to this area.
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• 49,895 Population

Moorefield Station

• Suburb in Virginia

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• 1,300 Population

Wakefield

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6 reviews

Parent: It's expensive but the whole DC metropolitan area is and Northern Virginia is still cheaper than nearby Washington, DC - you get a detached house and yard for the same or less money. Commuting to DC is tough and expensive but if you can work in Virginia somewhere, that would be ideal. Shopping is everywhere. It's very suburban which is relaxing compared to the 26 years I spent living in DC. Unfortunately, the area is being overrun by more and more people coming from other countries with limited or no English skills, parents with low-income job skills and children who are often behind in their education. This includes legal and illegal immigrants and refugees. This is causing a hardship on Fairfax County schools which are struggling to do more with less money and no additional state or federal money coming with the immigrants. Poverty is rising too iin the area. Finding work is difficult too. Specific skills are in high demand but they are pretty specialized. There is also a real divide in salaries. There are low-paying jobs (under $15 an hour) and then, there are high- paying, professional jobs, but not many jobs in between. Not sure I would choose to live here again but not sure where iin the US that it would be cheaper to live with more job opportunities and easier commutes to work.
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• 12,393 Population

South Riding

• Suburb in Virginia
• 54 reviews

Current Resident: South RIding is a suburb in Northern Virginia, Loudoun County that is rapidly growing in many ways. Population is steadily increasing and so there is a lot of diversity and a big demand for housing. This also creates more jobs as the influx of population rises. Since it is very family friendly and for more established families, it is not for night-goers and all night party people. However, what it lacks in night life it makes up in public schools and safety. As a part of the richest county in the United States, its schools have loads of resources that are provided to students and teachers free of cost.
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• 30,426 Population

Stone Ridge

• Suburb in Virginia
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: Loudoun County is rapidly growing and is easily the nation's highest income county. I've lived here for 13 years now and it's changed so much during that time and only continues to grow. It's clean, quiet, and safe--the perfect place to raise a family. Schools are being built left and right to account for the growing population, and although I moved here during my teenage years, I can easily see myself starting a family here and staying here. I see no reason to relocate and I'm extremely happy here.
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• 11,803 Population

Brambleton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Brambleton with my family for the past four years. It has a wonderful diverse neighborhood, and a very kid-friendly environment! I live near many of my friends and have very nice neighbors. My favorite memory was going to see the Brambleton 4th of July fireworks show with my friends. Living here has been a very pleasant experience.
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• 19,876 Population

Arlington

• City in Virginia
• 163 reviews

Current Resident: I have now lived in Arlington for 12 years. Their public schools and education system are wonderful, there are eco-friendly and healthy options for those living in the community. It is also very diverse! I would recommend more affordable options for its residents, there is a big population in Arlington that are underserved/in poverty.
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• 229,534 Population

Long Branch

• Suburb in Virginia
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Great experience overall. Very nice place to live. Only criticism is that nightlife is virtually inexistent.
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• 8,010 Population

Greenbriar

• Suburb in Virginia
• 19 reviews

Former Resident: Great shopping area and lots of restaurants. Close to the interstate for commute but can be a congested area.
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• 8,473 Population

McLean

• Suburb in Virginia
• 99 reviews

Current Resident: Love it here! Everything is great, including the people and the schools. The neighborhood is pretty safe and secure. There is also a lot of diversity!
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• 47,305 Population

Franklin Farm

• Suburb in Virginia
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: Franklin Farms is a great place for families. The schools that children attend are some of the best with hard working teachers who are dedicated to seeing children succeed. The neighborhood is family friendly and has many playgrounds and recreationally facilities available to all residents. There are wonderful paths that travel around the beautifully landscaped community that are constantly buzzing with walkers, joggers and bikers. The location is great as it is very close to many shopping locations, including Tysons corner, Fair oaks, and Fair lakes. It is close to many major highways and just a short distance from Dulles airport and Regan airport.
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• 19,588 Population

Lansdowne

• Suburb in Virginia
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: I live in Lansdowne Woods of VA (fka Leisure World of VA) which is an over 55, active adult community. It has wonderful facilities - clubhouse, pool, exercise room, events galore, bus trips, beautiful surroundings with woods and view of Potomac River, restaurant, trails, resident garden plots, security gate, etc. There are 4 high-rises with 11 stories and 3 low-rises with 4 stories. It is beautifully landscaped with plenty of parking for guests. Check it out at: http://www.lwva.org/
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• 12,109 Population

Lowes Island

• Suburb in Virginia
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: A very safe place to live. It is a very clean place with good neighbors. It has a very good community services, public school, and real state market. You also have a very quick access to grocery shopping, restaurants, and Dulles town center mall.
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• 11,094 Population

Vienna

• Suburb in Virginia
• 89 reviews

Current Resident: Vienna is a great place to raise a family or to retire. It is a small town with amazing history and has a strong local community. We celebrate festivals like Viva Vienna and the Fourth of July. It is a beautiful and green area with quiet neighborhoods. At the same time, it is easy to get down town to Washington D.C. because of the location and the great metro access. I feel very lucky to call Vienna my child hood home and hope to one day live there again.
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• 16,474 Population

Oakton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 46 reviews

Current Resident: Oakton is a very safe, diverse city. Surrounded by all the best places and only about a 30 minutes drive to the capital. There's a lot to do around here. Everyone is extremely friendly and caring, it's very easy to fit in and it to feel like home. Students in Oakton go to Fairfax Country Public Schools, which is one of the top-ranked in the United States. FCPS is a very diverse, safe school county. You never have to worry about anything. Although living here can be very expensive.
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• 37,166 Population

Wolf Trap

• Suburb in Virginia
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: Wolf Trap is an awesome area with great school and fun places to work and eat! The community is super family friendly and great to live in! So many beautiful homes! Close distance to Vienna, McLean, Langley, Tysons Corner, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. Lots of main roads and highways are close enough to access easily but far enough so you don’t hear the cars or have any safety risks (I-66, VA-267, I-495, I-395, VA-123, and more!
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• 17,086 Population

Tysons

• Suburb in Virginia
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Close to the city, with good transportation there and back with the nearby metro. Traffic is bad, but the town itself and amenities are good. Excellent education system, though highly competitive and stressful.
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• 23,008 Population

Pimmit Hills

• Suburb in Virginia
• 16 reviews

Niche User: The police do not have an oppressive presence here. However, I have also never felt unsafe, thus, they must be doing their job properly.
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• 6,303 Population

Cave Spring

• Town in Virginia
• 54 reviews

Current Resident: This area offers a vast landscape! If you love on the mountain areas or inthe small neighborhoods, convinces are only minutes away. There are many local wineries and brewerys to enjoy all with in minutes driving.
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• 25,542 Population

Woodlake

• Town in Virginia
• 46 reviews

Works Here: The are is very safe and has a variety of amenities that are provided to its residents. There is a indoor pool facility as well as an outdoor pool are along with tennis courts. Many of the residents spend their time enjoying these facilities and are very friendly.
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• 7,467 Population