Best 22044 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,371 students in 22044, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 22044, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22044, VA are Justice High School, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School and Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22044 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22044, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 22044, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Justice High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Peace Valley Ln
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 237-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6245 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 503-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 22044, VA?
How many public schools are located in 22044?
3 public schools are located in 22044.
What percentage of students in 22044 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 22044 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22044?
22044 public schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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