For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 706 students in the neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Shirlington is Abingdon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Shirlington, Arlington, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3035 S Abingdon St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington, VA include Abingdon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Shirlington, Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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