For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 729 students in the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Landmark are Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School and Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Whiting St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3700
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria, VA include Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School and Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of Landmark, Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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