Public schools in Purcellville, VA
7 open public schools with an address in Purcellville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,725
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Purcellville public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,725 students, an average of 675 per school. The largest campus is Woodgrove High (1,562 students), and the largest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary (649).
Every listed school belongs to Loudoun County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 14% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Purcellville
Elementary schools in Purcellville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerick Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 13.1:1 | |
| Hillsboro Charter Academy Loudoun County Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 144 | 16.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 91 | 7.6:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Purcellville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Middle Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 714 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Purcellville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun Valley High Loudoun County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,149 | 11.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Purcellville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgrove High Loudoun County Public Schools | PK–12 | 1,562 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black2.8%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Purcellville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,725 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Purcellville
How many public schools are in Purcellville, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Purcellville: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,725 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Purcellville?
All listed public schools with an address in Purcellville belong to Loudoun County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Purcellville?
Loudoun Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Purcellville, with 1,149 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Purcellville?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Purcellville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hillsboro Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Purcellville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Purcellville public schools is 12.1:1, lower than the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Purcellville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities