VLK ranks No. 2 on Building Design+Construction’s 2025 list of the nation’s Top 160 K-12 Architecture Firms, rising from No. 4 in 2024. The annual ranking is based on K-12 school facility revenue and highlights firms making the greatest impact in the design of educational environments nationwide.
This recognition reflects VLK’s continued growth and longstanding commitment to supporting public schools from architectural services to a wide range of consulting support services to understand public education from every angle. Community engagement initiatives, comprehensive creative services, leadership development and training, and strategic communications services all position VLK as a trusted partner to the districts and communities it serves.
In addition to this ranking, VLK was recognized by Engineering News-Record for ranking No. 158 on the 2025 Top 500 Design Firms list and No. 33 among Texas and Louisiana design firms. The Zweig Group Hot Firms list placed VLK at No. 8, No. 34 on their Best Firms to Work For among firms with 200+ employees, and No. 14 amongst architecture firms. These honors reflect VLK’s focus on purposeful growth, exceptional client partnerships, and ongoing investment in people and innovation.
“Being ranked #2 among all K-12 architecture firms in the nation is not just recognition,” said Sloan Harris, CEO | Chairman at VLK. “It’s validation of our belief that excellence in design begins with service, partnership, and purpose. At VLK, we don’t chase rankings; we chase impact. This honor reflects the trust of our clients, the dedication of our people, and the unwavering belief that when we elevate education, we elevate our communities.”