For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,780 students in 22309, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 341 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 22309, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22309, VA are Riverside Elementary School, Mount Vernon High School and Washington Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22309 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22309, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22309, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8410 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-6000
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Washington Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Cherrytree Dr
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2500
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4015 Fielding St
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2800
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 Highland Ln
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-4800
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Woodley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8718 Old Mt Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-2000
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22309, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22309, VA include Riverside Elementary School, Mount Vernon High School and Washington Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22309?
6 public schools are located in 22309.
What percentage of students in 22309 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 22309 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22309?
22309 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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