What types of schools are available in Arlington, Virginia?

Arlington, Virginia offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Arlington, Virginia

Q: How many schools are in Arlington, Virginia?

There are 36 schools in Arlington, Virginia, serving 27,950 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Arlington?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Arlington, Virginia, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 36 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

27,950

Total Students

Across Arlington

13:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

36 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 3,044 students at Washington-Liberty High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Jefferson Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204

Hoffman-Boston Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1415 S Queen St, Arlington, VA 22204

Arlington Traditional

publicelementaryPK-5

1030 N. Mckinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204

3700 N Delaware St, Arlington, VA 22207

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3600 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207

5950 N. 8Th Road, Arlington, VA 22205

1770 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

1306 S Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22204

Washington-Liberty High

publichighGrade 9-12

1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201

1414 24Th St S, Arlington, VA 22202

5200 Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

4401 N Henderson Rd, Arlington, VA 22203

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4100 N Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA 22207

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206

Nottingham Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

5900 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207

6550 26Th St N, Arlington, VA 22213

Montessori Public School Of Arlington

publicelementaryPK-5

701 S Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22204

2600 N Stuart St, Arlington, VA 22207

Alice West Fleet Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

115 S Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Arlington

Arlington, Virginia is home to 36 schools serving over 27,950 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arlington, Virginia?

There are 36 schools in Arlington, serving 27,950 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Arlington?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Arlington include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Arlington?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Arlington is 13:1.

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