For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,780 students in 22309, VA (there are , serving 351 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 22309, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22309, VA are Mount Vernon High School, Washington Mill Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22309 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22309, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22309, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,953 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Cherrytree Dr
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2500
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8410 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-6000
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4015 Fielding St
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2800
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 Highland Ln
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-4800
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woodley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8718 Old Mt Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-2000
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22309, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22309, VA include Mount Vernon High School, Washington Mill Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22309?
6 public schools are located in 22309.
What percentage of students in 22309 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 22309 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22309?
22309 public schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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