How many public schools are located in Arlington County, VA?

41 public schools are located in Arlington County, VA.

Top 10 Best Arlington County Public Schools (2023)

Q: What is the racial composition of students in Arlington County, VA?

Arlington County, VA minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

For the 2023 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 26,831 students in Arlington County, VA (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,513 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Arlington County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Arlington County, VA are Williamsburg Middle School, Yorktown High School and Nottingham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Arlington County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Arlington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).