For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,521 students in 22206, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 22206, VA are Claremont Immersion, Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22206 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22206, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22206, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claremont Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Gunston Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,716 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3035 S Abingdon St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-5825
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-5825
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22206, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22206, VA include Claremont Immersion, Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School.
How many public schools are located in 22206?
5 public schools are located in 22206.
What is the racial composition of students in 22206?
22206 public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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