For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,214 students in 22302, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,919 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 22302, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22302, VA are George Mason Elementary School, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Charles Barrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22302 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22302, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22302, VA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Janneys Ln
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Alexandria City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3330 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 4,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Science Academy At T.c. Williams High School
Vocational School
3330 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 619-8020
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 619-8020
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22302, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22302, VA include George Mason Elementary School, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Charles Barrett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22302?
5 public schools are located in 22302.
What percentage of students in 22302 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 22302 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22302?
22302 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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