Best Schools in Falls Church City, VA
Falls Church City, VA has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,263 students. On average they score 88% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Falls Church City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Falls Church City, VA
The top high schools in Falls Church City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
2. Mclean High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2441 Students
Best Middle Schools in Falls Church City, VA
The top middle schools in Falls Church City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1225 Students
2. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Falls Church City, VA
The top elementary schools in Falls Church City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haycock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students
2. Oak Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 526 Students
3. Timber Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 613 Students
4. Mount Daniel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 461 Students
5. Falls Church Episcopal Day School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls Church Episcopal Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 119 Students
6. St James Catholic School
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Projected Test Scores
St James Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 495 Students
7. Acton Academy Falls Church
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Projected Test Scores
Acton Academy Falls Church • Private • Grades 3 - 5 • 2 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Falls Church City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Falls Church City, VA has a total population of 14,658 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 79% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Falls Church 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 Falls Church City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Falls Church City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Falls Church 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 Falls Church City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Falls Church City, VA
How many schools are in Falls Church City, VA?
Falls Church City, VA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,263 students in total.
How do schools in Falls Church City perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Falls Church City score 88% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Falls Church City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Falls Church 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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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations