For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,827 students in 22309, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22309, VA are Washington Mill Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22309 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22309, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22309, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 elementary schools in 22309, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22309, VA include Washington Mill Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22309?
5 public elementary schools are located in 22309.
What is the racial composition of students in 22309?
22309 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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