Summary:
Zip code 22213 in Arlington, Virginia is served by a single elementary school: Tuckahoe Elementary, which serves grades PK–5 and is part of Arlington County Public Schools. It enrolls 448 students and is the only elementary school in this zip code, making it the go-to option for local families. Tuckahoe has established itself as one of the most academically successful schools in the state, ranking 17th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools in 2025–2026—a spot in the top 2%.
Tuckahoe's SOL proficiency rates are exceptionally strong across every subject and grade level tested. In 2025–2026, 5th-grade math proficiency reached 97.10%, versus 72.39% statewide, and 4th-grade VA Studies hit 98.68%, compared with 70.52% statewide. Science performance was similarly impressive at 95.65% proficiency, and reading scores ranged from 89.61% to 94.94% across grade levels. Attendance is another strength: only 5.2% of students are chronically absent, compared with 12.1% for the district and 14.8% statewide. Per-student spending was $13,491 in 2023–2024. The student body is highly socioeconomically advantaged, with just 3.12% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch.
In the two prior school years, Tuckahoe ranked 11th and 8th in the state, demonstrating a consistent track record of elite performance. While its ranking slipped slightly to 17th, the school remains firmly in the top 2% of Virginia elementary schools and continues to outperform Arlington County Public Schools by roughly 10 to 20 percentage points in most subjects. The one area worth monitoring is 5th-grade reading, which fell from 98.67% in 2024–2025 to 89.86% in 2025–2026—still 17 points above the state average. For parents considering this zip code, Tuckahoe Elementary offers an exceptionally high-performing, well-attended, and well-resourced educational option.
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