These are some of the top-rated public schools in Alexandria based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Alexandria at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Fairfax County Public Schools
179,858 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 224 schools -
Alexandria City Public Schools
16,040 students | ALEXANDRIA, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Alexandria
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Current student
June 28, 2025
You need to be mentally tough to go to this school. There are about 3 fights everyday in each grade at this school and the teachers and staff just watch it happen. One of the gym teachers is sexist,... More
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George Washington Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 19, 2025
All of the good and kind teachers are leaving other than the 7th grade teacher. Please do not go here.
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St Rita School
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2025
We feel so lucky to have found Potomac Crescent Waldorf School in Alexandria, Virginia. As a military family moving from abroad, we wanted a school that would ease our son's transition and match the... More
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Potomac Crescent Waldorf School