For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,223 students in 22311, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 22311, VA are John Adams Elementary School, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School and William Ramsay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22311 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 22311, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 22311, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Rayburn Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
William Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Sanger Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Grades: PK
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 22311, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 22311, VA include John Adams Elementary School, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School and William Ramsay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 22311?
4 public preschools are located in 22311.
What is the racial composition of students in 22311?
22311 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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