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)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 2,646 students at Wakefield High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Swanson Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5800 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

publicelementaryPK-PK

4420 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

625 S Wakefield St, Arlington, VA 22204

Long Branch Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

33 N Fillmore St, Arlington, VA 22201

Arlington Community High

publichighGrade 9-12

800 S. Walter Reed Dr, Arlington, VA 22204

5241 36Th Street North, Arlington, VA 22207

737 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA 22204

3035 S Abingdon St, Arlington, VA 22206

Carlin Springs Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

5995 South 5Th Road, Arlington, VA 22204

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3500 South 23Rd Street, Arlington, VA 22206

Innovation Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2300 Key Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Arlington Science Focus School

publicelementaryPK-5

1501 Lincoln Street, Arlington, VA 22201

1644 N. Mckinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205

4700 S. Chesterfield Rd., Arlington, VA 22206

1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA 22206

Escuela Key Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

855 N. Edison Street, Arlington, VA 22205

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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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