For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,073 students in Annandale, VA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,684 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Annandale, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Annandale, VA are Canterbury Woods Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School and Camelot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Annandale, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Annandale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Annandale, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Woods Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 Willet Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 764-5600
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 764-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6720 Alpine Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 916-2500
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 916-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Guinevere Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7000
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Annandale High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Medford Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-4100
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Mason Crest Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3705 Crest Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(571) 226-2600
Annandale, VA 22003
(571) 226-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Annandale Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7604 Herald St
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 658-5600
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 658-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Poe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Cindy Ln
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 813-3800
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 813-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Braddock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Heritage Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 914-7300
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 914-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Annandale, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Annandale, VA include Canterbury Woods Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School and Camelot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Annandale?
8 public schools are located in Annandale.
What percentage of students in Annandale go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Annandale are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Annandale?
Annandale public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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