Best Schools in Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria City, VA has a total of 40 schools including 10 high schools, 3 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 22,701 students attend Alexandria City, VA schools. On average, schools in Alexandria City score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Alexandria City exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria City, VA has 10 high schools with 7,479 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alexandria City score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alexandria City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Arlington Community High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Alexandria City High School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria City, VA has 3 middle schools with 3,953 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alexandria City score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alexandria City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Gunston Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
2. George Washington Middle
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students
3. Francis C. Hammond Middle
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria City, VA has 25 elementary schools with 11,269 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alexandria City score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alexandria City meet expectations.
1. Lyles-crouch Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Claremont Immersion
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
3. George Mason Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
4. Douglas Macarthur Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
5. Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
6. Charles Barrett Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
7. Patrick Henry K-8 School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 978 Students
8. Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
9. John Adams Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
10. James K. Polk Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alexandria City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alexandria City, VA has a total population of 159,467 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alexandria City, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alexandria City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexandria City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexandria City, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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