Ashburn: Schools & Education
There are 25 public schools in Ashburn. Independence High is the largest at 2,013 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 25,764 students.
- ~1,770 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
26 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,770 residents per school. 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (13)
Schools (26)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Loudoun County Public Schools |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 25 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 25,199 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,801 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,302 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 17.1% |
| Schools Count | 25 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Divine Mercy University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Divine Mercy University |
| Nearest College · City | Sterling |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 416-1441 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ashburn Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 43316 Hay Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 737-8100 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 20147 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3432 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 64 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 66.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12