For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,545 students in Oakton, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,247 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Oakton, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oakton, VA are Oakton Elementary School and Waples Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Oakton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakton Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Chain Bridge Rd
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 937-6100
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 937-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Waples Mill Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11509 Waples Mill Rd
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 390-7700
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 390-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakton, VA include Oakton Elementary School and Waples Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oakton?
2 public schools are located in Oakton.
What percentage of students in Oakton go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Oakton are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakton?
Oakton public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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