Leesburg is served by Loudoun County Public Schools: 15 schools in town, three high schools, all Fully Accredited. Calendar, zones and contacts.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Town of Leesburg’s Schools page; Loudoun County Public Schools’ school calendar, registration and School Board pages; and the Virginia Department of Education’s School Quality Profiles.
Every public school in Leesburg, with its zone and report card: Leesburg public schools.
Public schools in Leesburg are run by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), the county-wide school division; the town has no school system of its own. LCPS operates 15 schools inside the town limits: eight elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools and North Star School. The 2026-27 school year runs from Aug. 17, 2026, to June 11, 2027. The LCPS central office is at 21000 Education Court in Ashburn, 571-252-1000.
Who to call
- New student registration: LCPS Registration Services, 571-252-2490, RegistrationServices@lcps.org
- Which school is mine? The LCPS attendance zone lookup
- LCPS main line: 571-252-1000
- Student Services: 571-252-1200
- Your Leesburg District School Board member: Lauren Shernoff, through the board’s contact page
Schools in Leesburg
| Level | Schools inside the town |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Ball’s Bluff, Catoctin, Cool Spring, Evergreen Mill, Frederick Douglass, John W. Tolbert Jr., Leesburg, Richard and Mildred Loving |
| Middle | Harper Park, J.L. Simpson, Smart’s Mill |
| High | Heritage, Loudoun County, Tuscarora |
| Other | North Star School |
Many homes with a Leesburg address outside the town limits are zoned for other LCPS schools. Check your address in the zone lookup or on the LCPS attendance zone maps.
High schools at a glance
| School | Address | Phone | Students, 2025-26 | Federal graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High | 520 Evergreen Mill Road SE | 571-252-2800 | 1,486 | 93% |
| Loudoun County High | 415 Dry Mill Road SW | 571-252-2000 | 1,257 | 92% |
| Tuscarora High | 801 N. King St. | 571-252-1900 | 1,350 | 90% |
All three were rated Fully Accredited for the 2025-26 school year by the Virginia Department of Education. The graduation figures are the state’s federal graduation indicator for all students; the state’s long-term goal is 84%.
Enrollment
Enrollment has slipped at all three over three years, according to state data: Loudoun County High from 1,409 in 2023-24 to 1,257, Heritage from 1,541 to 1,486 and Tuscarora from 1,442 to 1,350.
2026-27 calendar: dates to know
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct. 28 | End of first quarter |
| Thursday, Oct. 29, to Tuesday, Nov. 3 | No school for students (Oct. 29, Oct. 30, Nov. 2 and Election Day, Nov. 3) |
| Monday, Nov. 9 | Holiday (Diwali) |
| Wednesday, Nov. 25, to Friday, Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Monday, Dec. 21, to Friday, Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) |
| Friday, Jan. 22, and Monday, Jan. 25 | End of second quarter; no school Jan. 25 |
| Friday, Feb. 5, and Monday, Feb. 15 | Holidays (Lunar New Year, Presidents Day) |
| Tuesday, March 9 | Holiday (Eid al-Fitr) |
| Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26 | Spring break |
| Monday, May 31 | Holiday (Memorial Day) |
| Friday, June 11 | Last day of school |
The full calendar and printable version are on the LCPS school calendar page. Weather closings are posted on the LCPS inclement weather page.
Registering a new student
Online pre-registration through ParentVUE is the preferred route for students new to LCPS and for children entering kindergarten. After you submit it, the school contacts you within five days to set a registration appointment. Students already enrolled do not re-register. The LCPS documents list says what to bring. Families who speak a language other than English, or who are coming from an international school, can get help from the Welcome Center.
The School Board
The Loudoun County School Board has nine members. Leesburg is in the Leesburg District, represented by Lauren Shernoff. April Chandler (Algonkian District) is chair and Anne Donohue (at large) is vice chair. The superintendent is Aaron Spence. Agendas are on BoardDocs, and meetings stream on LCPS-TV. To speak at a meeting, see the board’s citizen participation page.
Ratings and test scores
The state’s School Quality Profiles carry each school’s accreditation, Standards of Learning test results, enrollment, graduation rates, teacher data and spending. LCPS publishes up-to-date figures on its data dashboards.
Related guides: Friday night football, moving to Leesburg and Leesburg population and growth.
Zoned elementary, middle and high schools for each part of town are in our Leesburg neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Leesburg, Virginia in?
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). Virginia calls its districts school divisions. LCPS runs 15 schools inside the town limits, including Heritage, Loudoun County and Tuscarora high schools.
When is the last day of school for Loudoun County Public Schools?
Friday, June 11, 2027. The 2026-27 school year began Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
When is spring break for LCPS in 2027?
Spring break runs Monday, March 22, through Friday, March 26, 2027.
How do I find which school my child is zoned for in Leesburg?
Enter your address in the LCPS attendance zone lookup at lcpsplanning.com/loudounlabel. Registration Services can help at 571-252-2490.
Are Leesburg high schools accredited?
Yes. The Virginia Department of Education rated Heritage, Loudoun County and Tuscarora high schools Fully Accredited for 2025-26.
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