Top Schools in Reston
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
South Lakes High School
Top-performing school
Langston Hughes Middle School
Top school in Reston
Terraset Elementary
Top school in Reston
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Reston command premiums. The best agents in Reston know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Reston is $570K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Reston'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 Reston.
Homes near South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School average just 14 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Reston
Reston parents: 30-min drive to downtown, 1 Metro line nearby.
30 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Reston Town Center
Nearest Metro (0.5 mi)
Major Highways
Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Reston, VA?
Top schools in Reston include South Lakes High School, Langston Hughes Middle School, Terraset Elementary. Reston schools have a 83% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Reston schools compare to Arlington?
Reston schools have a 83% 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 Reston know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Reston schools worth the higher home prices?
Reston has a median home price of $570K. Homes near top-performing schools like South Lakes 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 Reston, VA in?
Reston is served by Reston Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School. smover verifies agents in Reston 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.