For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,449 students in 22205, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22205, VA are Arlington Traditional, Cardinal Elementary School and Swanson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22205 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22205, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22205, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1644 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
Swanson Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #44.
Ashlawn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 N. 8th Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5270
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5270
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Escuela Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 N. Edison Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-4210
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-4210
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22205, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22205, VA include Arlington Traditional, Cardinal Elementary School and Swanson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22205?
5 public elementary schools are located in 22205.
What is the racial composition of students in 22205?
22205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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