Dale City: Schools & Education
Dale City is served by 20 public schools. Woodbridge High is the largest at 2,905 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 65,549 students.
- ~1,015 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
70 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,015 residents per school. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
Schools (70)
| School Districts · Districts | Prince William County Public S, Prince William County Public S |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5101320, 5103130 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 15,170 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,039 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 8,232 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.3% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: 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 | Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge |
| Nearest College · City | Woodbridge |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 498-2009 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.9 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 (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | NOKESVILLE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 792-5665 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 12993 FITZWATER DRIVE, NOKESVILLE VA 20181 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.8 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12