For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,782 students in 22309, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 22309, VA are Riverside Elementary School, Washington Mill Elementary School and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22309 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 22309, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 22309, VA Public Preschools (2026-27)
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 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
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 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 22309, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 22309, VA include Riverside Elementary School, Washington Mill Elementary School and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 22309?
5 public preschools are located in 22309.
What is the racial composition of students in 22309?
22309 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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