For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,783 students in 22042, VA (there are , serving 887 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 22042, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22042, VA are Jackson Middle School, Beech Tree Elementary School and Falls Church High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22042 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22042, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22042, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-8100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 962 students
Rank: #22.
Beech Tree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Beechtree Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 531-2600
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 531-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Falls Church High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,154 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Spring Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7607 Willow Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #55.
Woodburn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hemlock Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 641-8200
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 641-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Westley Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 241-5100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 241-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 739 students
Rank: #77.
Graham Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-2700
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Based Education
Vocational School
7423 Camp Alger Ave
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-7823
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-7823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Falls Church Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Churc
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 329-7727
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 329-7727
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Falls Church High School Academy
Vocational School
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
22042, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elementary Sp Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
8115 Gatehouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Interagency Alternative Elementary Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northern Va Mental Health (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3302 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Secondary Head Start Centers (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Leis Center, 7423 Camp Alger A
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22042, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22042, VA include Jackson Middle School, Beech Tree Elementary School and Falls Church High School.
How many public schools are located in 22042?
10 public schools are located in 22042.
What percentage of students in 22042 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 22042 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22042?
22042 public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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