For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,783 students in 22042, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 877 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 22042, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22042, VA are Jackson Middle School, Beech Tree Elementary School and Pine Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22042 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22042, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22042, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-8100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-8100
Gr: 7-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Beech Tree Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Beechtree Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 531-2600
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 531-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Pine Spring Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7607 Willow Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Falls Church High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Westley Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 241-5100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 241-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Woodburn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hemlock Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 641-8200
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 641-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Graham Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-2700
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Based Education
Vocational School
7423 Camp Alger Ave
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-7823
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-7823
Rank: n/an/a
Falls Church Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Churc
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 329-7727
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 329-7727
Rank: n/an/a
Falls Church High School Academy
Vocational School
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
22042, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elementary Sp Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
8115 Gatehouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Interagency Alternative Elementary Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Northern Va Mental Health (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3302 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Secondary Head Start Centers (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Leis Center, 7423 Camp Alger A
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22042, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22042, VA include Jackson Middle School, Beech Tree Elementary School and Pine Spring Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22042?
10 public schools are located in 22042.
What percentage of students in 22042 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 22042 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22042?
22042 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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