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Montclair Elementary

Q: Is Montclair Elementary a good school?

Montclair Elementary ranks 382 nd of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Montclair Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 588 students attended Montclair Elementary.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Montclair Elementary?

Students at Montclair Elementary are 34% Hispanic, 28% White, 22% African American, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Montclair Elementary attend?

Students who attend Montclair Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

382^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Montclair Elementary is a PK–5 school in Dumfries, Virginia, serving 588 students within Prince William County Public Schools. Despite a poverty rate of 70.6%, the school holds a solid 3-star rating and ranks in the 66th percentile of Virginia elementary schools — up from last year's 59th. Its most striking asset is an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.1%, roughly half the district's 13.8% and far below the state's 14.8%. That consistency in attendance likely drives much of the school's academic resilience, especially notable given that free/reduced lunch eligibility jumped from 53.7% to 70.6% in a single year.

Academically, Montclair shines in the middle grades. Fourth grade math proficiency reaches 86.2%, well above the district's 76.7% and the state's 73.3%, while fourth grade reading hits 85.2% versus 77.0% and 73.7%, respectively. Virginia Studies scores surged from 65.3% to 86.6% in just one year — evidence of responsive, data-driven instruction. The school also earns high statewide percentile rankings for students often underserved: 86th for low-income students, 79th for English language learners, and 74th for Hispanic students. It outperforms several nearby schools with similar demographics, including Enterprise Elementary, Bel Air Elementary, and River Oaks Elementary.

Two challenges stand out. Fifth grade math proficiency is 67.2%, below the district's 78.3%, and outcomes for students with disabilities have slipped from the 50th percentile statewide to the 22nd. Still, Montclair spends $11,015 per student — less than several lower-performing peers — suggesting efficient use of resources. The nearby John F. Pattie Senior Elementary, serving an even higher-poverty population at 74.4% with less funding, ranks in the 91st percentile, showing what's possible and offering a model for Montclair's next chapter.

588

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,858

Per pupil spending ?

70.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

4920 Tallowwood Dr
Dumfries, VA 22025

(703) 730-1072

District: Prince William County Public Schools

Students who attend Montclair Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.5%

White:

28.4%

African American:

21.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 72nd percentile in 2022 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (79% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Above the Virginia median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 72nd-percentile peak (2022) to 66th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg77%

Virginia avg72%

382^nd of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 65Elementary Schools in the Prince William County Public Schools

46^th of 131Prince William County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	382 of 1111	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.3	450 of 1110	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.0	396 of 1114	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.8	320 of 1114	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.1	314 of 1109	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	66.3	385 of 1103	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.8	482 of 1105	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.4	441 of 1097	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.7	656 of 1099	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.4	485 of 1096	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.1	491 of 1100	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.6	434 of 1110	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.0	629 of 1120	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.1	442 of 1117	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.7	627 of 1117	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.6	536 of 1113	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.5	349 of 1082	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.0	541 of 1081	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.5	515 of 1083	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.6	354 of 1071	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.4	365 of 1062	65.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	61.6	224 of 591	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.4	202 of 579	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.2	106 of 588	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	93.2	16 of 579	97.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	113 of 246	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.8	176 of 238	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.5	194 of 230	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	326 of 420	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.2	250 of 355	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.9	163 of 324	49.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.2	65 of 315	79.4%	★★★★☆
2025	80.7	45 of 326	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	61 of 306	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	57 of 300	81.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	438 of 1100	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.0	433 of 1096	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	469 of 1098	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.3	317 of 1100	71.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.8	160 of 619	74.2%	★★★★☆
2025	62.0	237 of 606	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.5	177 of 580	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.4	241 of 564	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	146 of 1040	86.0%	★★★★☆
2025	70.8	245 of 1046	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	193 of 1036	81.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	327 of 1099	70.2%	★★★★☆
2025	60.5	452 of 1093	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.6	341 of 1101	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.0	334 of 1093	69.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	183 of 974	81.2%	★★★★☆
2025	71.8	253 of 973	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	65.8	333 of 979	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.9	202 of 984	79.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile+20 vs school

White (2026)81st percentile+16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)79th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)70th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)62nd percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)60th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2026)54th percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2026)22nd percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

VA Studies87%+16 vs state

English Reading79%+8 vs state

Mathematics78%+5 vs state

Science73%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, January 10, 2020

This is best school. I am experiencing my kids progress in their education. Managers and teachers behaves well with students and communicate effectively with parents. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

We have been very pleased with Montclair. Our daughter's teachers have been super, and the administration is very involved with the students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)				SOL Biology (2026)	SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)				SOL World History I (2026)	SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montclair Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4920 Tallowwood Dr	Dumfries	22025	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 730-1072	588	37	15.7	70.6%	167 (28.4%)	129 (21.9%)	197 (33.5%)	64 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.9%)	67.4	382^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	65.6%		62.3	450^th of 1110 public elementary schools	59.5%	68	81.6	86.2	67.2			73.3	76.0	85.2	75.7			86.6	$12,858	$158	$12,700
A. Henderson Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3799 Waterway Dr	Dumfries	22025	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 670-2885	815	50	16.4	33.7%	277 (34.0%)	139 (17.1%)	205 (25.2%)	111 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	80 (9.8%)	74.3	288^th of 1111 public elementary schools	74.1%		76.6	270^th of 1110 public elementary schools	75.7%	18	80.3	80.1	74.5			81.9	84.0	82.0	87.2			84.9	$10,657	$102	$10,555
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5710 Liberty Hill Court	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 589-4327	875	54	16.3	71.4%	194 (22.2%)	153 (17.5%)	345 (39.4%)	123 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (6.7%)	53.7	572^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	48.5%		61.7	457^th of 1110 public elementary schools	58.8%	115	67.1	72.5	73.9			75.4	64.8	73.9	77.4			79.3	$10,900	$112	$10,789
John F. Pattie Senior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	16125 Dumfries Road	Dumfries	22025	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 670-3173	906	45	19.9	74.4%	251 (27.7%)	239 (26.4%)	225 (24.8%)	108 (11.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (8.8%)	86.4	99^th of 1111 public elementary schools	91.1%		85.2	119^th of 1110 public elementary schools	89.3%	20	92.5	89.6	88.4			85.5	80.8	92.2	87.0			94.3	$8,996	$84	$8,912
Enterprise Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13900 Lindendale Rd	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 590-1558	414	30	13.7	70.5%	31 (7.5%)	53 (12.8%)	275 (66.4%)	35 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.3%)	35.7	778^th of 1111 public elementary schools	30.0%		41.2	709^th of 1110 public elementary schools	36.1%	69	60.0	65.3	75.0			65.0	58.5	60.6	72.5			61.4	$16,161	$1,621	$14,540
Neabsco Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3800 Cordell Ave	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 670-2147	635	46	13.9	70.9%	51 (8.0%)	115 (18.1%)	392 (61.7%)	57 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	57.5	512^th of 1111 public elementary schools	53.9%		62.5	448^th of 1110 public elementary schools	59.6%	64	66.0	79.6	80.6			72.5	61.2	78.6	81.3			76.8	$13,764	$788	$12,977
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	13540 Princedale Dr	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 680-7270	379	27	13.9	69.9%	60 (15.8%)	56 (14.8%)	202 (53.3%)	40 (10.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	65.2	411^th of 1111 public elementary schools	63.0%		68.8	369^th of 1110 public elementary schools	66.8%	42	87.0	85.9	75.4			78.7	74.5	68.6	80.3			73.6	$16,892	$597	$16,295
Ashland Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	15300 Bowmans Folly Dr.	Manassas	20112	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 583-8774	738	44	16.9	20.1%	298 (40.4%)	162 (22.0%)	109 (14.8%)	92 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (10.4%)	82.2	168^th of 1111 public elementary schools	84.9%		85.1	121^st of 1110 public elementary schools	89.1%	47	96.0	80.7	88.5			83.9	87.3	87.8	94.6			75.2	$11,386	$105	$11,281
Minnieville Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13639 Greenwood Dr	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 670-6106	584	36	16.2	70.5%	76 (13.0%)	137 (23.5%)	277 (47.4%)	60 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	74	292^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	73.7%		64.2	433^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	61.0%	141	84.9	76.2	89.1		< 50%	85.9	78.4	77.3	79.1		< 50%	85.9	$13,541	$662	$12,879
Bel Air Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14151 Ferndale Road	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 670-4050	391	25	15.7	70.6%	23 (5.9%)	35 (9.0%)	291 (74.4%)	35 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	35.8	777^th of 1111 public elementary schools	30.1%		35	772^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	30.5%	5	67.2	68.8	58.6	< 50%		53.5	58.6	73.4	64.9	< 50%		74.2	$17,970	$811	$17,159

Frequently Asked Questions about Montclair Elementary

Is Montclair Elementary a good school?

Montclair Elementary ranks 382^nd of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Montclair Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 588 students attended Montclair Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Montclair Elementary?

Students at Montclair Elementary are 34% Hispanic, 28% White, 22% African American, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Montclair Elementary attend?

Students who attend Montclair Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herbert J. Saunders Middle

What district is Montclair Elementary in?

Prince William County Public Schools

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