For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 527 students in the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Arlington Forest is Barrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 N Henderson Rd
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 228-6288
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 228-6288
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington, VA include Barrett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Arlington Forest, Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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