Public schools in Arlington, VA
42 open public schools with an address in Arlington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
42
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
27,950
36 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Arlington public schools
The federal directory lists 42 public schools in Arlington, VA: 25 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high, 7 combined or other. The 36 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 27,950 students, an average of 776 per school. The largest campus is Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), and the largest elementary school is Abingdon Elementary (768).
Every listed school belongs to Arlington County Public Schools. 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 14.1:1, 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 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% 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 Arlington
Elementary schools in Arlington
25| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 768 | 13:1 | |
| Alice West Fleet Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 629 | 13.8:1 | |
| Arlington Science Focus School Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 632 | 15.4:1 | |
| Arlington Traditional Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 624 | 14.2:1 | |
| Ashlawn Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 553 | 12.5:1 | |
| Barcroft Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 495 | 10.9:1 | |
| Barrett Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 500 | 9.6:1 | |
| Campbell Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 403 | 10.1:1 | |
| Cardinal Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 682 | 14.5:1 | |
| Carlin Springs Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 534 | 10.4:1 | |
| Claremont Immersion Arlington County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 595 | 14.5:1 | |
| Discovery Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 489 | 12.7:1 | |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 417 | 10.1:1 | |
| Escuela Key Elementary Arlington County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 572 | 14.1:1 | |
| Glebe Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 574 | 14.4:1 | |
| Hoffman-Boston Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 592 | 11.4:1 | |
| Innovation Elementary Arlington County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 483 | 12.7:1 | |
| Jamestown Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 456 | 11.8:1 | |
| Long Branch Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 442 | 11.4:1 | |
| Montessori Public School of Arlington Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 528 | 15.5:1 | |
| Nottingham Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 382 | 14.7:1 | |
| Oakridge Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 636 | 14.7:1 | |
| Randolph Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 430 | 9.7:1 | |
| Taylor Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 530 | 12.5:1 | |
| Tuckahoe Elementary Arlington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Arlington
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hamm Middle Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 989 | 14.3:1 | |
| Gunston Middle Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,072 | 15.6:1 | |
| Jefferson Middle Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,120 | 13.8:1 | |
| Kenmore Middle Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,053 | 14.1:1 | |
| Swanson Middle Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 993 | 14.1:1 | |
| Williamsburg Middle Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 856 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Arlington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Community High Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 156 | 17.5:1 | |
| Wakefield High Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,646 | 18.7:1 | |
| Washington-Liberty High Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 3,044 | 18.2:1 | |
| Yorktown High Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,593 | 18.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Arlington
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program Arlington County Public Schools · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Governor's Academy for Career and Technical Education in Arl Arlington County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — | |
| HB Woodlawn Secondary Program Arlington County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Integration Station Arlington County Public Schools | PK–PK | 34 | 2.3:1 | |
| Langston High Continuation Program Arlington County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| New Directions Alternative H.S. Program Arlington County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Technical Education & Career Center Arlington County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic31.1%
- Black10.8%
- Asian8.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 36 Arlington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (27,950 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Arlington
How many public schools are in Arlington, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 42 open public schools with a location address in Arlington: 25 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high, 7 combined or other. Together they reported 27,950 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Arlington?
All listed public schools with an address in Arlington belong to Arlington County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Arlington?
Washington-Liberty High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Arlington, with 3,044 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Arlington?
No school with an address in Arlington 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 Arlington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Arlington public schools is 14.1:1, 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 Arlington 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.
Nearby Virginia cities
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