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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 22205


At a glance
5
Schools
3,424
Students
3
5-star schools
Top rankedArlington Traditional14th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Escuela Key Elementary up 86 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Ashlawn Elementary 12.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The 22205 zip code area of Arlington, Virginia is home to a high-performing educational system, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through middle school. These schools, which include Swanson Middle, Cardinal Elementary, Arlington Traditional, Escuela Key Elementary, and Ashlawn Elementary, consistently rank among the top schools in the state of Virginia.

Several schools in the 22205 area stand out for their exceptional performance. Cardinal Elementary and Arlington Traditional are both ranked in the top 30 elementary schools in Virginia and have 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools boast proficiency rates of over 90% in math, reading, and science. Ashlawn Elementary also performs well, ranking 110th out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools and maintaining a 5-star rating with 80-90% proficiency across subject areas.

While the schools in this area generally excel academically, there are some differences in student demographics and resource allocation. The free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly, from 5.88% at Cardinal Elementary to 37.1% at Arlington Traditional, indicating varying levels of economic diversity. Additionally, per-student spending ranges from $10,149 at Cardinal Elementary to $14,233 at Ashlawn Elementary, which may contribute to the schools' academic performance. Overall, the 22205 zip code area is home to a strong educational system that provides a high-quality learning environment for students.

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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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