Schools in Zip Code 22303

Zip code 22303 in Alexandria, VA is served by just two elementary schools—Cameron Elementary and Mount Eagle Elementary—both covering grades PK–6, with no middle or high schools located within the zip code itself. Both schools are part of Fairfax County Public Schools, a district ranked in the 70th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, yet these two schools rank well below the district's overall performance.

Cameron Elementary is the clear academic standout in this pair. It holds a 2025–2026 state rank of 795 out of 1,111 (28th percentile), while Mount Eagle sits at 1,035 (7th percentile). Cameron's average math proficiency is about 59.8% versus Mount Eagle's 52.4%, and reading proficiency is 66.4% versus 48.1%. Cameron's 4th grade is a particularly bright spot, with math and reading proficiency nearly matching the district average. Cameron has also improved its state rank steadily over three years. Still, 5th grade scores drop sharply, especially math falling to 43.9%, which is worth investigating. Cameron serves a high-poverty population, with 87.62% of students receiving free or reduced lunch.

Mount Eagle Elementary does not lead academically, but it stands out in other important ways. Its chronic absenteeism rate is an excellent 7.3%—half of Cameron's 15.1%—and it spends more per student at $15,777 compared to Cameron's $13,230. Mount Eagle also has a slightly lower economic need rate at 78.67%. Interestingly, despite spending more and having better attendance, Mount Eagle's test scores are significantly lower, with reading proficiency nearly 29 points below the district average. Since no middle or high schools exist in zip code 22303, families at both schools should research feeder patterns beyond the zip code. Both schools face substantial challenges in raising achievement to match the strength of Fairfax County Public Schools.