For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,851 students in the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Rock Spring are Williamsburg Middle School, Jamestown Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 N Delaware St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5275
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5241 36th Street North
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 288-2685
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 288-2685
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington, VA include Williamsburg Middle School, Jamestown Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Rock Spring, Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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