For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,610 students in 22043, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 22043, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22043, VA are Haycock Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22043 have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22043, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22043, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Lemon Road Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7230 Idylwood Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-6400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Shrevewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7525 Shreve Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 645-6600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 645-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 Magarity Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 610-5700
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 610-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Marshall High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Davis Career Center
Special Education School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5500
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5500
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall High School Academy
Vocational School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Rank: n/an/a
7510 Lisle Ave
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22043, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22043, VA include Haycock Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 22043?
12 public schools are located in 22043.
What percentage of students in 22043 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 22043 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22043?
22043 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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