Victory Elementary School in Bristow

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.

Posted: August 30, 2026

I have had four kids through Victory and they all had fantastic experiences. They have had wonderful teachers and came out well prepared for middle school & high school.

Posted: August 30, 2026

Posted: August 25, 2024

Horrible and Problematic experience with faculty & administration.

Posted: August 25, 2024

Posted: June 13, 2023

I've had 2 kids go through Victory ES and it is a great school! Very knowledgeable and caring teachers. Great Administrators and support staff too.

Posted: June 13, 2023

Posted: June 10, 2022

Put 2 sons from K-5th here and couldnt have been happier. Excellent school and amazing and caring teachers!

Posted: June 10, 2022

Posted: June 9, 2022

I've had 2 kids go through Victory ES and it is a great school! The staff really cares about the students and it's a great sense of community there. They are very supportive. I would highly recommend the school to anybody moving into the area!

Posted: June 9, 2022

Most of the teachers are helpful. I was a great school for my son.

Posted: June 9, 2022

Posted: June 5, 2022

My child was at a highly reputable private school for kindergarten and struggled emotionally. He got into peer conflict and would talk back to teachers when redirected. (Not the whole school year but enough that we were concerned). We switched to VLE for first grade and they have been amazing. Our son has not had one issue with behavior and he is thriving socially. The staff was great with communicating with me about my sons challenges and assigning a teacher that would help him navigate the structured environment. He is also advanced academically and was bored at the private college prep school, VLE has kept him engaged this year.

Posted: June 5, 2022

Posted: June 4, 2022

My son started kindergarten here and landed himself into the gifted program. He will continue to be placed in the program for the rest of his remaining school years - even through high school, granting him many opportunities in the future. This was all possible because his kindergarten teacher recognized how bright he is and recommended him. We will forever be grateful for Ms. Harris, shes is an incredible teacher. Ms. Sullivan is great at running the gifted program.

Hes in third grade now and really enjoys the program, and everything else this school has to offer. The teachers and staff have all been absolutely fantastic. Mr. Wray is an excellent principal, very involved and engaging, and knows every student by name. The front office is professional, kind, and helpful.

Safety is important here and as a parent, I appreciate the measures taken to ensure it continues to be a safe environment.

The school events hosted by the PTA are always a lot of fun, as are the student clubs, like the STEM club. Our daughter will be attending this school as well, and we are a very proud Westie family.

The parents are also incredibly helpful and involved - with many volunteering to participate in different capacities (subbing, lunch time assistance, school clubs, PTA, school events, WATCH D.O.G.S (dads of great students)) to name a few) to make this school so awesome.

There is always something fun to do here, the students and kids are all bright and kind, which is one of the schools mantras (#bethenicekid), and its a fantastic community with really incredible teachers and staff to make it all possible.

Posted: June 4, 2022

Both of our kids studied at Victory Elementary and till this day they always talked about their amazing teachers and the experiences they provided. They loved their school so much that they go and volunteer for the school to continue be part of the Victory School Family. Victory Staff provided them with the tools they needed to be successful in middle school. Go Westies!

Posted: June 4, 2022

Posted: June 2, 2022

Phenomenal teachers with just the best support! One of my sons was very quiet and kept to himself but the two years he has been at VES, the teachers and environment as a whole have helped him break out of his shell. Could not ask for a better staff.

Posted: June 2, 2022

Victory is a great school with very knowledgeable and caring teachers. Great Administrators and support staff too.

Posted: June 1, 2022

I have 2 kids attended to Victory Elementary School and we have awesome experience with the school and the teachers overall. The school stuff is kind and considerate for our needs and always quick to respond back. The teachers are experienced, patient and they all do their jobs in love as far as we have experienced so far. Thank you Victory Elementary School for all what you do for our children.

Posted: June 1, 2022

I have three sons that attended Victory ES. One is ending 5th grade this year. Every teacher has been patient, kind, engaging, and supportive of my children. For years I was very involved with the school as both a volunteer as well as substitute teacher. I can even call many of the teachers there my friend.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Excellent teachers and caring administrators, all with longevity at the school.

Posted: June 1, 2022

The best school and best curriculum, my son surprises me how much he can do, the teachers are fenomenal well trained, I was worried when I moved here two years ago but I was wrong.

Posted: June 1, 2022

I have had children in Victory Elementary for the 7 years Ive lived here. While each childs experience has been a little different, it has always been one that has been supportive, accepting, fun, and engaging. Principal Wray is great! He is approachable, and you cant find someone more dedicated to the children in his school.

Posted: June 1, 2022

The teachers, support staff, and principal are all wonderful! My sons time at Victory ES was such a positive experience for our entire family.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Great school, my daughter loves it! Shes not the most outgoing child but the teachers and staff have helped her to grow and open up, Im amazed!

Posted: June 1, 2022

Wonderful teachers and administrative staff! Very supportive and great communication.

Posted: June 1, 2022

My two kids love VES! Every teacher theyve had has been top notch. The admin, guidance counselor, and principal are all excellent too. I couldnt recommend the school enough!

Posted: June 1, 2022

Really good school. We were afraid at first since it would be my sons first experience with schools coming from a different family background. The experience was being fabulous with him loving to go to school every day and learning in an inclusive environment. His progress is being impressive, and the care and attention from the teachers is amazing!!

Posted: June 1, 2022

Victory Elementary has a wonderful principle with wide crew of support that starts at the front desk and goes all the way down to the cafeteria. All of my kids attend there and have for years. I have had interaction with teachers at all grade levels and my children are prepared to go to the next grade every year. Even when there was some extra support needed, the school provided those resources to my child and they are now on level with where they should be. I would recommend Victory to anyone who asks.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Both of my kids love VES. The teachers are kind and helpful; the counselors are always available. The senior staff really cares about the kids and are quick to communicate if there's any issue. I wish there was more recess and time for lunch but that's a county/state issue.

Posted: June 1, 2022

I have two kids who attend Victory Elementary School. The principal, administration and teachers are absolutely amazing.

Posted: June 1, 2022

All 3 of my children have attend Victory Elementary. They develop great relationships with the administration, teachers, and friends. They look forward to going to school, are extremely prepared for middle school, and are smart well rounded students!

Posted: June 1, 2022

Both my kids attend VES and all the teachers and staff are awesome.

Posted: June 1, 2022

We have had 2 children go through Victory Elementary School! The care, support and guidance that is provided by the teachers & staff is nothing less than exceptional! Mr Wray is a solid communicator and leader and has been so valuable to this schools growth!

Posted: June 1, 2022

I had two children attend Victory Elementary from K through 5th grade. The teachers and staff there were always great. I was very happy with the education and the experience my kids received.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Great school with amazing teachers! Parents are welcomed and encouraged to be involved in events, in the classrooms and with the staff. Excellent communication with families.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Loved this school. Mr. Wray and the staff do a great job and they really care about teaching.

Posted: June 1, 2022

Posted: May 31, 2022

Top notch teaching staff. Good communication, facility, safety etc. Parent programs availability.

Posted: May 31, 2022

Honestly Ive had nothing but issues with this school since moving into the community two years ago. My kid was sick and the nurse didnt bother to call all phone numbers for me or her dad. Just one. Since she got no answer, she sent them back to class sick. No emergency contacts were contacted or anything. The way Principal Wray handled it was terrible, at least from my perspective. He told me to email him if I wanted follow up. Um no. You contact me once youve remedied the issue so I as a parent can be confident my child is safe, well and happy at school. Im not confident AT ALL.

Bullying runs rampant in this school as well.

My kids teacher is a good teacher but shes terrible at communicating. I feel like this is the least of this schools problems.

I look forward to the day we can move to get away from this school pyramid.

Posted: May 31, 2022

The quality of classroom instruction and the level of investment the teachers demonstrate in ensuring student mastery of the material and their general well-being and enjoyment of school is great.

Posted: May 31, 2022

A wonderful home for my children with excellent teachers and staff!

Posted: May 31, 2022

A great experience, staff, teachers and volunteers very engaging and a true atmosphere for learning

Posted: May 31, 2022

We love love Victory elementary. The staff. Amazing teachers as well as the phenomenal principal...our kids love this school and so do we!!

Posted: May 31, 2022

The teachers and community are amazing. Wonderful school that my kids loved attending.

Posted: May 31, 2022

All 3 of my kids attended Victory, and I cant say anything bad about the school. The staff is amazing.

Posted: May 31, 2022

Amazing school with dedicated staff and teachers! They are all invested in the kids education and well-being! Very grateful to have them as our tribe

Posted: May 31, 2022

My child attended Victory Elementary K-5th. He was not considered a face in a sea of many faces but known by his teachers and school administrators. The neighborhood is invested in the success of this school. It should rank higher than a 5 on GSR. I'd give Victory an 8 or 9.

Posted: May 31, 2022

Posted: October 30, 2018

The teachers go the extra mile to connect with and help children learn.

Posted: October 30, 2018

There is a lot of effort put into helping reinforce positive and supportive behavior. Not only are there reminders everywhere on the walls and classrooms but are enforced by the staff and teachers.

Posted: October 30, 2018

Mr. Wray is supportive of any and all programs or initiatives that benefit the children and is often personally involved in their success.

Posted: October 30, 2018

I am very happy with the education my children received from this school.

Posted: October 30, 2018

Difficult to comment as I'm not associated with learning disabilities or differences in my household, but I see teachers play an active part in these areas.

Posted: October 30, 2018

A no bully policy is instituted at Victory!

Posted: October 30, 2018

It appears each teacher has a different policy when it comes to homework. If it's assigned, how often, if it challenging vs. lesson review, etc. I strongly value that my elementary-age child is not hampered with excessive homework, however, I would like to see quarterly projects assigned based on that quarter's lesson.

Posted: October 30, 2018

My son started in Kindergarten at Victory and is now in 4th grade. He has been fortunate with 95% of his teachers.

Posted: October 30, 2018

There is a no bully policy. Victory annually hosts the Watch Dog program (dad's volunteer for a day). They annually have Character Counts week. They are doing a great job!

Posted: October 22, 2018

Excellent. Mr. Wray is doing an excelent change in academics and discipline areas.

Posted: October 22, 2018

Actually the school is changing the learning methodology. They only give strictly necessary homework or paperwork.

Posted: October 22, 2018

The school is applying conscious discipline methods.

Posted: October 22, 2018

Posted: September 15, 2018

Children are encouraged and inspired to reinforce what they learn in the classroom.

Posted: September 15, 2018

They are enthusiastic, positive, kind and well -trained. Mrs Roberts in 3rd grade is an absolute gem of a teacher! The children love and respond so positively to her.

Posted: September 15, 2018

Do not have enough insight in this area to know.

Posted: September 15, 2018

Excellent wonderful school with great families and staff, a supportive, non-judgmental community of committed people.

Posted: January 25, 2017

The principal is involved. He has the right attitude for the job. The kids enjoy seeing him. He is not seen as the ominous "principal" the strikes fear into the heart of a youngster. Rather is he happy, smiling, and gets to know the students.
Office staff could be better.

Posted: January 25, 2017

Both teachers really care about their profession and the children. They seem to be involved with the kids.

Posted: January 25, 2017

Does not seem challenging or engaging for the kids. Have been buying books and doing additional homework with them.

Posted: January 25, 2017

I have two first graders at Victory Elementary. The principal is always professional and easy going. Kids seem to love him. The office staff is touch and go. Sometimes you have to break it down to the lowest common denominator for you to be understood.
Teachers- have one new one and one experienced one. New one embraces technology and is responsive to questions via Class Dojo. Wish the experienced one would use it as the child with her needs more oversight. That said, both teachers seem to do really well with the kids. Good at directing them to accomplish tasks.
I wish the curriculum was a bit more challenging (yes, in 1st grade) as half the year has been a review of things learned in kindergarten in another state.
Overall, I am pleased with the school. I do not regret purchasing a home in this school district.
Again, just wish it was more advanced in what is taught. Something a bit more challenging.

Posted: November 21, 2016

It seems to be a perfectly good school if your kids are on track, but VES is an unwilling partner to kids who need more advanced work. The principal arranged to have our boys move up to 3rd grade for a portion of their math lesson, which sounded great, but he failed to mention that the work was entirely independent. For about a month, where we thought they'd be getting extra instruction, they got no instruction at all from the 3rd or 2nd grade teacher in math. They did the work independently in 2nd grade, graded it in 3rd, and went back to 2nd while the 3rd grader teacher spent another hour actually teaching the other kids. My kids were literally teaching themselves.

Their mistakes were given as proof that they weren't ready for 3rd grade math despite the fact that they were doing as well as most 3rd graders would have done with no teacher. I realize there were scheduling limitations, but I resent the dishonesty in hiding the full extent of the situation from me and then blaming it on my children's aptitude. Looking back, I have a very hard time believing this was not a scheme designed to fail.

It is a comfort, however, to realize just how far ahead the private school got them last year. In 1st grade at a Montessori, my boys each tested at the 3rd grade level in math on the ITBS, 96th and 99th percentiles, and one even managed to pass an impromptu 3rd grade math SOL given by the principal at the start of 2nd grade. They know fractions, multiplication, division, negative numbers, and probability, and yet here they are at VES learning how to count the bunnies. Apparently this is correct.

Posted: November 13, 2015

Posted: July 23, 2015

Victory Elementary School is awesome. I have a rising 4th and 1st grader. We are a military family that moved from the Hawaii public school system. At the beginning of the year my 3rd grader read at 1st grade level. In just one year at Victory, she improved TWO GRADE LEVELS in reading. My Kindergartener started school last year without being able to read and now she can. I can't say enough about this school. Both of my childer are so excited to start another year at VICTORY!!! Mrs. Aanderud and Mrs. Roberts are superb teachers!

Update: Another year in the books and my kids are still in love with the school. My daughter is entering 5th grade and will be sad to say good bye to Victory Elementary!

Posted: July 23, 2015

Posted: April 8, 2015

Victory Elementary is truly a school of excellence! All four of my children have attended Victory. I rate this school so high because of the dedicated and extraordinary teachers. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Staples are the best!

Posted: October 15, 2014

Most of the teachers are very nice and helpful. Some of the office staff could use some work, the attendance line is atrocious. They don't bother to take your child's name down, then the same person calls you a few hours later saying your child is absent. I don't know if this is due to language issue. If your child excellence in PE don't expect them to get any praise, actually just the opposite. I feel the vibe of this school is push down children that are excelling at a high level and praise the children that have behavior issues or functioning a low level. This method robs a motivated child of their desire to push themselves.

Posted: July 22, 2014

The principal is doing nothing more than counting her days to retirement(Parents are too). She tends to stay in her office all day and micromanaging from her computer/desk and has no clue to what is actually going on in the building. Web pages aren't always up to date. Some staff members yell. Office staff is great. Discipline is poor in the building and on the bus. Class sizes are large.Trailers! So sad for a newish school. Smaller schools in the county get subjects like, music art and gym more times throughout the year because they have days they can go instead we get stuck with having guidance and math science. Guidance should be available for student needs.The math/science teacher shows videos all the time. STOP videos. The school used to have a great drumming program, but when a new teacher was hired she sold all the instruments to another school?! Why it would be allowed that an inexperienced teacher would be allowed to sell equipment is sad? Songs that she teaches are taught throughout all grade levels from year to year, so students are getting the same lesson every year. Music performances have also gone down hill in recent years. PTO has fab after school programs.

Posted: April 26, 2014

My son went to this school. The facility is very nice and activities are plenty. His teacher is excellent and there is teacher-parent conference every 2-3 months. My daughter will be in the same school after this summer and she is very exciting about going to the same school as his brother for K.

Posted: June 17, 2013

Both of my children have attended this school since kindergarten (one now in high school) and it has been a great experience for the whole family. The only reason I didn't give teacher quality a "5" is because of a very small few. The staff in general is fantastic.This school started out well and has only improved over the years. The principal does a great job of finding quality personnel and runs a tight ship.

Posted: March 13, 2013

Both of my children attend Victory Elementary, and we are very happy with the quality of education, excellent teachers and superb office staff. The vice principal is amazing and very involved! Both of my children love their teachers and look forward to going to school each day!

Posted: January 23, 2013

Our two children who attend Victory Elementary School love their school. It has been such a blessing to have a wonderful staff and a great principal and wonderful teachers. I have a child who was placed in special needs last year and this year achieved Honor Roll. All the teachers involved in helping my child have done everything to make sure my child gets the best education and the needed help. I cannot be happier to see my childs progress because everyone especially her teacher has put forth the effort to see my child thrive and succeed. I feel that the school, teachers, principal and staff genuinely care about each and everyone of the students especially those who have special needs. I also feel like a part of the family when I visit the school, always greeted by name by the staff. All in all this is a fantastic school!

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1	Somerset Crossing	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Gainesville	VA	5.1 mi
2	The Townes	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Manassas Park	VA	6.5 mi
3	Villages of Piedmont	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Haymarket	VA	7.1 mi
4	Little Rocky Run	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Clifton	VA	8.7 mi
5	Lewis Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fairfax	VA	10.5 mi
6	South Riding	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Chantilly	VA	11.5 mi
7	Franklin Glen	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fairfax	VA	12.7 mi
8	Middleridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fairfax	VA	13.1 mi
9	Ashland	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Manassas	VA	13.2 mi
10	Sycamore Ridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Woodbridge	VA	13.6 mi
11	Kings Park West	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fairfax	VA	14 mi
12	Burke Conservancy	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Burke	VA	14.2 mi
13	Montclair	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Dumfries	VA	14.3 mi
14	Lake Ridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Woodbridge	VA	14.8 mi
15	Fox Mill Estates	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Herndon	VA	14.9 mi
16	Orange Hunt Estates	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Springfield	VA	15.7 mi
17	Brittany	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Dumfries	VA	15.9 mi
18	The Elms	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Burke	VA	16 mi
19	Burke Station Square	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Burke	VA	16.3 mi
20	Long Branch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Annandale	VA	16.3 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow	Gainesville	VA	4.3 mi
2	Chantilly	Chantilly	VA	11.8 mi
3	Montclair	Montclair	VA	14.5 mi
4	Burke Centre	Burke	VA	14.5 mi
5	Burke	Burke	VA	15.2 mi

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Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church	20.1 mi.
Fort Belvoir	22.1 mi.
Indian Head Naval Base	23.4 mi.
Mark Center Alexandria	24.1 mi.
Fort Myer	27 mi.
Henderson Hall	27 mi.
Pentagon	28 mi.
Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia	29.5 mi.
Fort McNair	30 mi.
Walter Reed Medical Center	30.1 mi.
Coast Guard Headquarters DC	30.1 mi.
Washington Navy Yard	31.1 mi.
Marine Barracks Washington	31.3 mi.
Andrews AFB	36 mi.
Dahlgren NSWC	40.1 mi.
Fort Detrick	47.7 mi.
Fort AP Hill	48.7 mi.
Fort Meade NSA	49.8 mi.

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Bristow, VA 20136

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