For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,021 students in 22311, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 22311 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22311, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22311, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 22311, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 22311, VA include John Adams Elementary School, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School and William Ramsay Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22311?
3 public elementary schools are located in 22311.
What is the racial composition of students in 22311?
22311 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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