Top 5 Best 22206 Virginia Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,521 students in 22206, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 22206, VA are Gunston Middle School, Claremont Immersion and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22206 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22206, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 22206, VA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunston Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,031 students
Rank: #22.
Claremont Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,716 students
Rank: #44.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3035 S Abingdon St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-5825
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 22206, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22206, VA include Gunston Middle School, Claremont Immersion and Wakefield High School.
How many public schools are located in 22206?
5 public schools are located in 22206.
What is the racial composition of students in 22206?
22206 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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