Rose Hill Elementary

Rose Hill Elementary is a public PK–6 school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 671 students as part of Fairfax County Public Schools. The school, which ranks at the 42nd percentile statewide, has shown remarkable improvement over the past two years, jumping from the 18th percentile in 2023–2024 to its current position. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 and per-pupil spending above $13,000, Rose Hill is well-resourced, though its 42.6% free/reduced-price lunch rate reflects a more economically diverse student body than some neighboring schools.

One of Rose Hill's standout strengths is 6th grade mathematics, where 83.75% of students are proficient — a rate that surpasses every nearby elementary school, including high-performing neighbors like Clermont Elementary and Bush Hill Elementary. The school also excels at supporting English language learners and Hispanic students, ranking in the 56th and 55th percentiles respectively for these groups, well above the school's overall ranking. This represents one of the most dramatic improvements in the region, with ELL proficiency jumping from the 11th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 56th percentile by 2025–2026.

Rose Hill does face challenges. Chronic absenteeism sits at 12.3%, slightly above the district average of 11.9%, though it remains healthier than several nearby schools in Alexandria City Public Schools, such as Samuel W. Tucker Elementary (19.4%) and Patrick Henry K-8 School (13.6%). Reading and math proficiency in 3rd and 5th grades lag behind district averages, and the school's disabled students subgroup has historically ranked low statewide. However, the overall trajectory is clearly positive, with proficiency rates rising in nearly every subject and grade since 2022–2023. For families seeking a diverse, improving school community with strong upper-grade math instruction, Rose Hill represents an encouraging option.