For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 24,427 students in Alexandria, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Alexandria, VA are Waynewood Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Island Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Alexandria, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynewood Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 Waynewood Blvd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 704-7100
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 704-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5720 Clermont Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 921-2400
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 921-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Island Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7855 Morning View Ln
Alexandria, VA 22315
(571) 642-6300
Alexandria, VA 22315
(571) 642-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Lyles-crouch Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 S St Asaph St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4430
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Stratford Landing Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8484 Riverside Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 619-3600
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 619-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 723 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Hayfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7633 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-4500
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Bush Hill Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5927 Westchester St
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-5600
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Fort Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8832 Linton Ln
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 619-2600
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 619-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
George Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7137 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7700
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Janneys Ln
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Franconia Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-2200
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Belle View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 660-8300
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 660-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Ferdinand Day Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Bren Mar Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6344 Beryl Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 914-7200
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 914-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 1,058 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8410 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-6000
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 799-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Rayburn Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
James K. Polk Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Rose Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Rose Hill Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-4200
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Washington Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Cherrytree Dr
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2500
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Campbell Dr
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Hollin Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Nordok Place
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-8300
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Parklawn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4116 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 914-6900
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 914-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
Bucknell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6925 University Dr
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 660-2900
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 660-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4015 Fielding St
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2800
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Groveton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Harrison Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-8000
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 790 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 Highland Ln
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-4800
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Mount Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6116 N Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 721-2100
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 721-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Woodley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Alexandria, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alc At Cameron (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3434 Campbell Dr
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Gr: PK-6
Bryant Headstart Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2000
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: 2-6 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Fairfax Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2812 Franklin St
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-2320
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-2320
4646 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Alexandria, VA include Waynewood Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Island Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Alexandria?
41 public preschools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Alexandria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Alexandria include: Stratford Landing Elementary School vs. Waynewood Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School vs. Woodley Hills Elementary School, John Adams Elementary School vs. William Ramsay Elementary School
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