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Best 22204 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,940 students in 22204, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 412 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 22204, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22204, VA are Montessori Public School Of Arlington, Alice West Fleet Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22204 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22204, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 22204, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Public School Of Arlington
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 S Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 S Old Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 S Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
737 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Kenmore Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Hoffman-boston Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 S Queen St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5845
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Barcroft Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 S Wakefield St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5838
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1306 S Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Arlington Community High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Carlin Springs Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5995 South 5th Road
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6645
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Academy For Career And Technical Education In Arl
Vocational School
816 South Walter Reed Drive
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 323-2263
Rank: n/an/a
Technical Education & Career Center
Vocational School
816 S Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5800

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 22204, VA?
How many public schools are located in 22204?
12 public schools are located in 22204.
What percentage of students in 22204 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 22204 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22204?
22204 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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