For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,074 students in the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Seminary Hill are Patrick Henry K-8 School, Francis C. Hammond Middle School and James K. Polk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #22.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,510 students
Rank: #33.
James K. Polk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA include Patrick Henry K-8 School, Francis C. Hammond Middle School and James K. Polk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of Seminary Hill, Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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