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Best Potomac West Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,604 students in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA.

The top ranked public schools in Potomac West are George Washington Middle School, Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology and Mount Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA public schools have an score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

George Washington Middle School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
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1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500

Gr: 6-8 | 1,358 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #22.

Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
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3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420

Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #33.

Mount Vernon Elementary School

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(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
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2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460

Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA include George Washington Middle School, Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology and Mount Vernon Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria?

the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).