For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,208 students in Burke, VA (there are , serving 646 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Burke, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Burke, VA are Cherry Run Elementary School, Lake Braddock Secondary and Terra Centre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Burke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Burke, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Run Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,397 students
Rank: #33.
Terra Centre Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6130 Shiplett Blvd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 724 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burke School
Special Education School
9645 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7300
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burke, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L C At Terra Centre (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6000 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alc At Burke (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9645 Burke Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7340
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burke, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Burke, VA include Cherry Run Elementary School, Lake Braddock Secondary and Terra Centre Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burke?
5 public schools are located in Burke.
What percentage of students in Burke go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Burke are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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