Best High Schools in Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Old Town, Alexandria, VA has 3 high schools with 4,592 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 Old Town score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Old Town greatly exceed expectations.

1. Alexandria City High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students

Best Middle Schools in Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Old Town, Alexandria, VA has 1 middle schools with 1,369 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 Old Town score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Old Town greatly exceed expectations.

1. George Washington Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Old Town, Alexandria, VA has 4 elementary schools with 1,829 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 Old Town score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Old Town meet expectations.

1. Lyles-crouch Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

2. Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 636 Students

3. The Basilica School Of St. Mary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Basilica School Of St. Mary • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 714 Students

4. Potomac Crescent Waldorf School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Potomac Crescent Waldorf School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 59 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Old Town, Alexandria, VA has a total population of 8,228 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Old Town, Alexandria, VA

7,790

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Old Town, Alexandria, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

46.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

42.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Old Town, Alexandria, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Old Town, Alexandria, VA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,614 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Old Town, Alexandria, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Old Town, Alexandria, VA

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Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Taylor Run, Alexandria, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
North Ridge Rosemont, Alexandria, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Groveton, Alexandria, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Long Branch Creek, Arlington, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations