Overview

Mount Vernon Community School is a magnet school in Alexandria, VA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 15 elementary schools in Alexandria City Public Schools.

School Rating

Mount Vernon Community School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
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About the School

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4.6
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Neighborhood

2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
School leader: Ms Jennifer Hamilton
(703) 706-4460
(703) 706-4466
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