Serving 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kent Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Kent Gardens Elementary serves the northeast part of McLean, VA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kent Gardens Elementary School's student population of 918 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
918 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
'Dare to be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful'
School Rankings
Kent Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Gardens Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Kent Gardens Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kent Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Kent Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haycock Elementary School, Chesterbrook Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Kent Gardens Elementary School?
918 students attend Kent Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kent Gardens Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent Gardens Elementary School?
Kent Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Kent Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kent Gardens Elementary School part of?
Kent Gardens Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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