For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,170 students in 22042, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in 22042, VA is Falls Church High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 22042 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 22042, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 22042 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Falls Church High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22042, VA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 high schools in 22042, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 22042, VA include Falls Church High School.
How many public high schools are located in 22042?
1 public high schools are located in 22042.
What is the racial composition of students in 22042?
22042 public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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