Public schools in Reston, VA
10 open public schools with an address in Reston, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,955
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Reston public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Reston, VA: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,955 students, an average of 796 per school. The largest campus is South Lakes High (2,434 students), and the largest elementary school is Dogwood Elementary (745).
Every listed school belongs to Fairfax 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 12.7:1, 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 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 41% 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 Reston
Elementary schools in Reston
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrin Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 455 | 10.8:1 | |
| Armstrong Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 357 | 10.1:1 | |
| Dogwood Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 745 | 12.5:1 | |
| Forest Edge Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 454 | 11.4:1 | |
| Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 726 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lake Anne Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 616 | 13.6:1 | |
| Sunrise Valley Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 558 | 13.4:1 | |
| Terraset Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 598 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Reston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Middle Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–08 | 1,012 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Reston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakes High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,434 | 11.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black12.7%
- Asian10.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Reston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,955 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Reston
How many public schools are in Reston, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Reston: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,955 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Reston?
All listed public schools with an address in Reston belong to Fairfax 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 Reston?
South Lakes High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Reston, with 2,434 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Reston?
No school with an address in Reston is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Reston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Reston public schools is 12.7:1, 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 Reston 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