Best Schools in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA has a total of 86 schools including 17 high schools, 7 middle schools and 56 elementary schools. A total of 57,028 students attend Alexandria, VA schools. On average, schools in Alexandria 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 exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA has 17 high schools with 20,199 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 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alexandria greatly exceed expectations.
1. Arlington Community High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Edison High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2267 Students
3. Hayfield Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3145 Students
4. West Potomac High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2764 Students
5. Justice High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2362 Students
6. Alexandria City High School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students
7. Mount Vernon High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
8. Bryant High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA has 7 middle schools with 9,037 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 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alexandria greatly exceed expectations.
1. Twain Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 988 Students
2. Gunston Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
3. Sandburg Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1438 Students
4. George Washington Middle
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students
5. Glasgow Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1789 Students
6. Whitman Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 869 Students
7. Francis C. Hammond Middle
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA has 56 elementary schools with 27,792 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 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alexandria meet expectations.
1. Clermont Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 553 Students
2. Waynewood Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 715 Students
3. Island Creek Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 693 Students
4. Stratford Landing Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 730 Students
5. Bush Hill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students
6. Lyles-crouch Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
7. Claremont Immersion
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
8. Hayfield Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 624 Students
9. George Mason Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
10. Douglas Macarthur Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alexandria, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alexandria, VA has a total population of 243,656 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alexandria, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexandria, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexandria, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alexandria, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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