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Best Alexandria City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 16,406 students in Alexandria City, VA (there are 21 private schools, serving 5,318 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Alexandria City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alexandria City, VA are Lyles-crouch Elementary School, George Mason Elementary School and Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Alexandria City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Alexandria City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyles-crouch Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 S St Asaph St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
George Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Janneys Ln
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Alexandria City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 4,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Ferdinand Day Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5651 Rayburn Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
James K. Polk Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S. Whiting St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3700
Rank: #1818.
William Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Sanger Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Science Academy At T.c. Williams High School
Vocational School
3330 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 619-8020

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Alexandria City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Alexandria City, VA include Lyles-crouch Elementary School, George Mason Elementary School and Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alexandria City?
20 public schools are located in Alexandria City.
What percentage of students in Alexandria City go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Alexandria City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria City?
Alexandria City public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alexandria City are often viewed compared to one another?

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