For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,692 students in 22206, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 22206, VA are Gunston Middle School, Claremont Immersion 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 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22206, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22206, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,111 students
Rank: #22.
Claremont Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,766 students
Rank: #44.
Abingdon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3035 S Abingdon St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22206, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22206, VA include Gunston Middle School, Claremont Immersion 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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