For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,441 students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Claremont are Claremont Immersion and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Claremont, Arlington, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claremont Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,646 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington, VA include Claremont Immersion and Wakefield High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Claremont, Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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