For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 658 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Highland Park is Cardinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington, VA include Cardinal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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