For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,604 students in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Potomac West are George Washington Middle School, Mount Vernon Elementary School and Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 902 students
Rank: #33.
Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria, VA include George Washington Middle School, Mount Vernon Elementary School and Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of Potomac West, Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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