Summary
Archer Elementary, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, is a top-performing public school in Vienna, VA, serving 543 students in grades PK–6. For the 2025–2026 school year, Archer ranks #53 out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools—placing it in the 95th percentile with a 5-star rating. Over the past decade, the school has never ranked below the 83rd percentile, reflecting a consistent record of high achievement. Archer's SOL proficiency rates far exceed district and state averages in reading, math, and science across most grade levels.
The school's biggest strengths are literacy and science. Reading proficiency stays in the high 80s to mid 90s across all grades, and 5th grade science hits 92.1%—well above the state's 68.8%. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 4.5%, compared to 11.9% for the district and 14.8% statewide. Archer also stands out for its work with vulnerable students: disabled students rose from the 43rd to the 93rd percentile in state rankings, and low-income students jumped from the 24th to the 85th percentile between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026. One area worth noting is upper-grade math: proficiency falls from 97% in 4th grade to 76.9% in 5th grade and 71.1% in 6th grade.
Compared with nearby schools, Archer performs well but sits just below the very top tier in the Vienna area. Flint Hill Elementary, located less than half a mile away, ranks #22 overall and posts notably stronger 5th and 6th grade math scores. Wolftrap Elementary is the area's highest-ranked school at #6. However, Archer actually beats Flint Hill in 4th grade reading and matches it in most other subjects, all while serving a slightly higher share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (14%). With efficient spending, a healthy student-teacher ratio of 13.9, and outstanding gains for historically underserved groups, Archer Elementary offers a strong, well-rounded education that makes it one of the best public elementary schools in Virginia.
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