Leesburg, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 44,274 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Leesburg is northwest of Washington, D.C., in a formerly-rural area.
Cultural Attractions
The Loudoun Museum features exhibits that highlight local history.
Recreation
The Ida Lee Park Recreation Center offers aquatic amenities, a gymnasium, and tennis and racquetball courts.
Historical
Leesburg was the capital of the United States for a short time during the War of 1812.
Economy
Meatpacking and wheat processing are a few of the industries active in Leesburg.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 9 |
| Number of middle schools | 6 |
| Number of high schools | 4 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 5 / 6 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Bridge High | Ashburn, VA | Silver | 1,629 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Military University | Charles Town, WV | Unranked | 14,769 |
| American University | Washington, DC | #83, Nat. U. | 11,450 |
| Baltimore Hebrew University | Baltimore, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Capitol College | Laurel, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | #116, Nat. U. | 6,440 |
| Christendom College | Front Royal, VA | Unranked | 465 |
| Columbia Union College | Takoma Park, MD | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (N) | 1,069 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Tier 4, U.-Master's (N) | N/A |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 30,332 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | #23, Nat. U. | 14,826 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | #53, Nat. U. | 25,078 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | #19, U.-Master's (N) | 2,522 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | #102, Nat. U. | 10,125 |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA | #39, U.-Master's (S) | 3,609 |
| McDaniel College | Westminster, MD | Tier 3, Lib. Arts | 3,642 |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg, MD | #26, U.-Master's (N) | 2,157 |
| National Labor College | Silver Spring, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Baltimore, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Potomac College | Washington, DC | Unranked | N/A |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | #39, U.-Master's (S) | 3,393 |
| Southeastern University | Washington, DC | Unranked, U.-Master's (N) | 813 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | #15, Bacc. Coll. (N) | 3,304 |
| Strayer University | Washington, DC | Unranked | N/A |
| Trinity University | Washington, DC | Tier 4, U.-Master's (N) | N/A |
| University of Maryland--University College | Adelphi, MD | Unranked, U.-Master's (N) | 32,540 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington, DC | Unranked, U.-Master's (N) | 5,371 |
| Washington Bible College | Lanham, MD | Unranked | N/A |
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