Best Schools in Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria City, VA has 40 public schools (2 high, 5 middle, 24 elementary) serving 28,081 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Alexandria City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alexandria City, VA
The top high schools in Alexandria City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wakefield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
2. Alexandria City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexandria City, VA
The top middle schools in Alexandria City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 988 Students
2. Gunston Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
3. George Washington Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students
4. Glasgow Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1789 Students
5. Francis C. Hammond Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexandria City, VA
The top elementary schools in Alexandria City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyles-crouch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
3. George Mason Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
4. Oakridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 674 Students
5. Douglas Macarthur Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
6. Charles Barrett Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
7. James K. Polk Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students
8. Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
9. Patrick Henry K-8 School
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 978 Students
10. Mount Vernon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alexandria City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alexandria City, VA
How many schools are in Alexandria City, VA?
Alexandria City, VA has 40 public schools: 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 28,081 students in total.
How do schools in Alexandria City perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Alexandria City score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Alexandria City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alexandria City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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