For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,864 students in 22043, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 22043, VA are Longfellow Middle School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 22043 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 22043, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22043, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,253 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
22043, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alc At Pimmit (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7510 Lisle Av
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 204-3800
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 204-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 22043, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 22043, VA include Longfellow Middle School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 22043?
2 public middle schools are located in 22043.
What is the racial composition of students in 22043?
22043 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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