Waterford Elementary School
Waterford, VA 20197
Phone: (540) 751-2460
District: Loudoun County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 243 students
Waterford Elementary School, a public school located in Waterford, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Loudoun County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Waterford Elementary School is a public school located in Waterford, VA. 243 students attend Waterford Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
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Wow, what a shining example of excellence this glorious institution must beso vast, it probably competes with a McDonald's for square footage. The teachers are clearly pioneering new levels of intelligence, since my seven-year-old brother, a genius in his own right, corrects them effortlesslyand apparently, mistreatment of gifted children with special needs is just a charming tradition here. This miraculous shed must be held together with duct tape, because nothing says quality education like a structure on its last legs. Sending your kids here is like opting for a premium experience at a first-class Baltimore daycaretruly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you cherish your children returning home with 6-7 grades and a personality molded by the finest peers this school has to offer, then this is the perfect place for your little primitives. Feel free to contact the school board or a nice adminafter all, theyre just waiting to turn this absolute diamond into a real treasure.
Posted: March 27, 2023
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This school is a supportive place where children enjoy learning.
Posted: January 9, 2020
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A great learning environment with small class sizes.
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Posted: December 3, 2015
Waterford Elementary is a fantastic school. We moved to Waterford five years ago and currently have two children attending. Our experience with the entire school staff and surrounding community has been great. I honestly can't think of anything negative to say about the school. Our new principal, Mr. Heironimus is very involved, professional and does a great job. It will be a very sad day when my kids finish attending Waterford Elementary. GREAT SCHOOL!
Posted: December 3, 2015
Posted: December 3, 2015
My older child has a decent amount of homework. It's more than I had growing up but it is developing some good habits early. It's a lot but I'm not opposed.
Posted: December 3, 2015
Posted: January 30, 2014
This school is EXCELLENT. I am a former student and have found this school to be one of the best. With it's small environment it is a great place to learn. Recess is a fun time and although there aren't many fields hey suit the needs of this little school just fine. Our principal may not have been Dr. Lynn but she was kind and understanding. The rates below are inaccurate. She came to work dressed professionally and that was only on jersey day. It's called school spirit! Whenever we have had an issue she has responded quickly. Our new principle is nice, and he seems like a great choice for this school. The only thing I have ever complained about is our cafeteria hostess Mrs. Miller. She is a tyrant in her own right, known for making first graders cry, and forcing kids to eat when they are full. She is widely despised and makes lunch a frightening (for the younger grades) and maddening lunch experience. Why would a person take a job with children if she is not tolerant and kind?
Posted: October 29, 2013
The small school environment and teachers are good, however as long as the principal is there our children are suffering. She is discriminatory against any child with special needs, and has zero tolerance for anyone who thinks differently than she. Do not bring your child late or you will be fined and taken to court. The most disgraceful hire Loudoun County has ever made.
Posted: July 21, 2013
Together, teachers, parents and students of Waterford Elementary School create a community of life-long learners by fostering an environment of high expectations, mutual respect, and personal growth.
Posted: July 17, 2013
The lack of professionalism is astonishing. The principal comes to work in jeans and a sports jersey and doesn't return calls. Technology is also lacking.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Galyn Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Brunswick | MD | 9.4 mi | |
| 2 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 17.7 mi | |
| 3 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 18.4 mi | |
| 4 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 19 mi | |
| 5 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 20.6 mi | |
| 6 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 21.4 mi | |
| 7 | Waterside | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Frederick | MD | 22.2 mi | |
| 8 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 22.7 mi | |
| 9 | Villages of Piedmont | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Haymarket | VA | 26.3 mi | |
| 10 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 26.5 mi | |
| 11 | Somerset Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gainesville | VA | 26.7 mi | |
| 12 | Little Rocky Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clifton | VA | 27.4 mi | |
| 13 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 28.1 mi | |
| 14 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 28.3 mi | |
| 15 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 28.7 mi | |
| 16 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 28.9 mi | |
| 17 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 29.7 mi | |
| 18 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 30.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 2 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 19.9 mi | |
| 3 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 22.3 mi | |
| 4 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 26.9 mi | |
| 5 | Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow | Gainesville | VA | 27 mi | |
| 6 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 29.7 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 30.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Detrick | 19.8 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 22.6 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 25.2 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 30.2 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 30.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 35.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 36 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 36 mi. |
| Pentagon | 36.7 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 38.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 38.8 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 39.1 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 39.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 39.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 41.1 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 45.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 46.6 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 47 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 47.4 mi. |
