For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 892 students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in North Ridge are George Mason Elementary School and Charles Barrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Mason Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria, VA include George Mason Elementary School and Charles Barrett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of North Ridge, Alexandria public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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