For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,703 students in 22301, VA (there are , serving 637 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 22301, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22301, VA are George Washington Middle School and Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22301 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22301, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22301, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #22.
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
22301, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22301, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22301, VA include George Washington Middle School and Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22301?
2 public schools are located in 22301.
What percentage of students in 22301 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 22301 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22301?
22301 public schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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