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Best Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA has 12 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,516 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Potomac West meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
The top high schools in Potomac West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexandria City High School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
The top middle schools in Potomac West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington Middle
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
The top elementary schools in Potomac West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
2. George Mason Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
3. Charles Barrett Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
4. Mount Vernon Elementary
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
5. Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
6. Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
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Alexandria City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 636 Students
7. St Rita School
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St Rita School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students
8. The Del Ray Montessori School
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The Del Ray Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 67 Students
9. Grace Episcopal School
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Grace Episcopal School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 75 Students
10. Immanuel Lutheran School
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Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA has a total population of 24,630 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Potomac West, 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 Potomac West, Alexandria, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Potomac West, Alexandria, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
How many schools are in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA?
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA has 12 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,516 students in total.
How do schools in Potomac West perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Potomac West score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Potomac West meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Potomac West?
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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- Projected: 43%
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