Best Schools in Arlington County, VA
Arlington County, VA has 53 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 37 elementary) serving 36,654 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Arlington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Arlington County, VA
The top high schools in Arlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yorktown High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2577 Students
2. Washington-liberty High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2715 Students
3. Wakefield High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
4. Alexandria City High School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students
5. Arlington Community High
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arlington County, VA
The top middle schools in Arlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsburg Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Dorothy Hamm Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
3. Swanson Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
4. Gunston Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
5. Kenmore Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
6. Jefferson Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1053 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arlington County, VA
The top elementary schools in Arlington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuckahoe Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
2. Nottingham Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
3. Arlington Traditional
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
4. Jamestown Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
5. Cardinal Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
6. Discovery Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
7. Glebe Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
8. Arlington Science Focus School
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
9. Taylor Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
10. Ashlawn Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arlington County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arlington County, VA has a total population of 238,643 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arlington County, 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 Arlington County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arlington County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arlington County, 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 Arlington County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Arlington County, VA
How many schools are in Arlington County, VA?
Arlington County, VA has 53 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 36,654 students in total.
How do schools in Arlington County perform on state tests?
On average, 53 schools in Arlington County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Arlington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Arlington County?
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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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Arlington County
1 places in Arlington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Arlington (35)
School districts (1)
- Arlington County Public Schools (36 schools)