For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,521 students in 22206, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 22206, VA are Claremont Immersion, Gunston Middle School 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 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22206, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22206, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claremont Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Gunston Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,716 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3035 S Abingdon St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22206, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22206, VA include Claremont Immersion, Gunston Middle School 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 73% 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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