For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,163 students in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Potomac West are Mount Vernon Elementary School and Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology. 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 902 students
Rank: #22.
Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA include Mount Vernon Elementary School and Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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