Best North Ridge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 892 students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in North Ridge are George Mason Elementary School and Charles Barrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA include George Mason Elementary School and Charles Barrett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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