Arlington County Public Schools


Summary:

The Arlington County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 36 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that rank among the best in the state.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Williamsburg Middle, which consistently ranks as one of the best middle schools in Virginia, and Glebe Elementary and Tuckahoe Elementary, which are both highly ranked elementary schools with exceptional test scores and proficiency rates. Other notable schools include Nottingham Elementary, Cardinal Elementary, and Arlington Traditional, all of which are among the top-performing schools in the state.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are significant disparities in academic achievement between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools. The data also suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher-income communities generally outperforming those with higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the district's magnet and specialized schools, such as Arlington Traditional and Cardinal Elementary, consistently demonstrate stronger academic results than the district's regular public schools.

District Detail

 2110 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22204

 (703) 228-6010

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 129 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 27,950

Primary Schools: 25
Middle Schools: 6
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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