Best Schools in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Crystal City, Arlington, VA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 10,785 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Crystal City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
The top high schools in Crystal City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wakefield High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
2. Alexandria City High School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students
3. Arlington Community High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
The top middle schools in Crystal City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gunston Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
The top elementary schools in Crystal City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakridge Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 674 Students
2. Hoffman-boston Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
3. Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
4. Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 636 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Crystal City, Arlington, VA has a total population of 7,381 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Crystal City, Arlington, 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 Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Crystal City, Arlington, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
How many schools are in Crystal City, Arlington, VA?
Crystal City, Arlington, VA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 10,785 students in total.
How do schools in Crystal City perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Crystal City score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Crystal City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Crystal 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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