For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,424 students in 22205, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 333 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 22205, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22205, VA are Arlington Traditional, Cardinal Elementary School and Ashlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22205 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22205, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22205, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1644 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Ashlawn Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 N. 8th Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5270
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Swanson Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Escuela Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
855 N. Edison Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-4210
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22205, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22205, VA include Arlington Traditional, Cardinal Elementary School and Ashlawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22205?
5 public schools are located in 22205.
What percentage of students in 22205 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 22205 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22205?
22205 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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