Top Schools in Herndon
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Herndon High School
Top-performing school
Rachel Carson Middle School
Top school in Herndon
Dranesville Elementary
Top school in Herndon
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Herndon command premiums. The best agents in Herndon know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Herndon is $710K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Herndon's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Herndon.
Homes near Herndon High School and Rachel Carson Middle School average just 23 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Herndon
Herndon parents: 35-min drive to downtown, 1 Metro line nearby.
35 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Herndon
Nearest Metro (1 mi)
Major Highways
Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 28
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Herndon, VA?
Top schools in Herndon include Herndon High School, Rachel Carson Middle School, Dranesville Elementary. Herndon schools have a 80% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Herndon schools compare to Ashburn?
Herndon schools have a 80% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Herndon know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Herndon schools worth the higher home prices?
Herndon has a median home price of $710K. Homes near top-performing schools like Herndon High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Herndon, VA in?
Herndon is served by Herndon Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Herndon High School and Rachel Carson Middle School. smover verifies agents in Herndon by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.