Public schools in Alexandria, VA
61 open public schools with an address in Alexandria, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
61
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
50,153
55 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
14 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Alexandria public schools
The federal directory lists 61 public schools in Alexandria, VA: 39 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high, 8 combined or other. The 55 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 50,153 students, an average of 912 per school. The largest campus is Alexandria City High (4,655 students), and the largest elementary school is Patrick Henry K-8 School (1,075).
Fairfax County Public Schools operates the most schools here (41), and 2 regular districts have at least one Alexandria campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 14 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 8 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alexandria
Elementary schools in Alexandria
39| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle View Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 419 | 12.6:1 | |
| Bren Mar Park Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 490 | 12.4:1 | |
| Bucknell Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 319 | 10.5:1 | |
| Bush Hill Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 673 | 12.6:1 | |
| Cameron Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 606 | 12.8:1 | |
| Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 547 | 14.4:1 | |
| Clermont Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 549 | 16:1 | |
| Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology Alexandria City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 337 | 14.7:1 | |
| Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 680 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 589 | 16.4:1 | |
| Fort Hunt Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 551 | 15.6:1 | |
| Franconia Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 492 | 13:1 | |
| George Mason Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 332 | 14.1:1 | |
| Groveton Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 764 | 14:1 | |
| Hayfield Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 600 | 16.3:1 | |
| Hollin Meadows Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 594 | 14.2:1 | |
| Hybla Valley Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 878 | 14:1 | |
| Island Creek Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 686 | 14:1 | |
| James K. Polk Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 804 | 16.9:1 | |
| Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–08 | 506 | 10.4:1 | |
| John Adams Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 743 | 15:1 | |
| Lane Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 716 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lyles-Crouch Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 378 | 15.8:1 | |
| Mount Eagle Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 361 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mount Vernon Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 933 | 18.1:1 | |
| Mount Vernon Woods Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 507 | 12:1 | |
| Naomi L. Brooks Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 15:1 | |
| Parklawn Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 963 | 14:1 | |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–08 | 1,075 | 17.9:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 741 | 14.4:1 | |
| Rose Hill Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 671 | 12.7:1 | |
| Samuel W. Tucker Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 735 | 17.1:1 | |
| Stratford Landing Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 669 | 13.1:1 | |
| Washington Mill Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 592 | 14.6:1 | |
| Waynewood Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 738 | 16:1 | |
| Weyanoke Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 590 | 13.5:1 | |
| William Ramsay Elementary Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–05 | 689 | 15.3:1 | |
| Woodlawn Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 447 | 11.6:1 | |
| Woodley Hills Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 495 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Alexandria
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis C. Hammond Middle Alexandria City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,597 | 13.3:1 | |
| George Washington Middle Alexandria City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,458 | 14.2:1 | |
| Glasgow Middle Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,702 | 13.9:1 | |
| Holmes Middle Fairfax County Public Schools | 06–08 | 881 | 10.9:1 | |
| Sandburg Middle Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–08 | 1,401 | 14.4:1 | |
| Twain Middle Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–08 | 1,026 | 12.2:1 | |
| Whitman Middle Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 828 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Alexandria
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High Alexandria City Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 4,655 | 15.2:1 | |
| Bryant High Fairfax County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 154 | 6.5:1 | |
| Edison High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,294 | 12.5:1 | |
| Hayfield Secondary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–12 | 3,256 | 16.2:1 | |
| Mount Vernon High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,858 | 10.4:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,108 | 16.8:1 | |
| West Potomac High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,710 | 12.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Alexandria
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center Alexandria City Public Schools | PK–PK | 198 | 12.2:1 | |
| Edison High School Academy Fairfax County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Governor's Health Science Academy at The Academies of ACHS Alexandria City Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Pulley Career Center Fairfax County Public Schools · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Quander Road School Fairfax County Public Schools · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Virginia Hills Early Childhood Resource Center Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–PK | 249 | 6.6:1 | |
| West Potomac High School Academy Fairfax County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.7%
- Hispanic37.3%
- Black19%
- Asian10.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 55 Alexandria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (50,153 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alexandria
How many public schools are in Alexandria, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 61 open public schools with a location address in Alexandria: 39 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 50,153 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alexandria?
Schools with an address in Alexandria belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fairfax County Public Schools (41 schools), Alexandria City Public Schools (19 schools), Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alexandria?
Alexandria City High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alexandria, with 4,655 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alexandria?
No school with an address in Alexandria is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alexandria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alexandria public schools is 14:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alexandria guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities