For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 991 students in 22042, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 22042, VA is Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 22042 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 22042, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22042, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 middle schools in 22042, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 22042, VA include Jackson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 22042?
1 public middle schools are located in 22042.
What is the racial composition of students in 22042?
22042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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