For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,219 students in 22311, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 22311, VA are John Adams Elementary School, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School and William Ramsay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22311 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22311, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22311, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Rayburn Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
William Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Sanger Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22311, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22311, VA include John Adams Elementary School, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School and William Ramsay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22311?
4 public schools are located in 22311.
What is the racial composition of students in 22311?
22311 public schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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