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Best Arlington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 13,428 students in Arlington, VA. The top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, VA are Arlington Traditional, Jamestown Elementary School and Nottingham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Arlington, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3700 N Delaware St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5900 Little Falls Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Glebe Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1770 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 N Stuart St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1644 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5241 36th Street North
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 288-2685
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6550 26th St N
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 228-5288
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Innovation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Ashlawn Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5950 N. 8th Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33 N Fillmore St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Claremont Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Oakridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1414 24th St S
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 228-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Escuela Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
855 N. Edison Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3035 S Abingdon St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-5825
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 N Henderson Rd
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 228-6288
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
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
Arlington Science Focus School
1501 Lincoln Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Integration Station
4420 Fairfax Drive, Suite 224
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 462-5184
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, VA include Arlington Traditional, Jamestown Elementary School and Nottingham Elementary School. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Arlington?
26 public preschools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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