For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,137 students in 22304, VA (there are , serving 1,244 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 22304, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22304, VA are Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, Patrick Henry K-8 School and Francis C. Hammond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22304 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22304, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22304, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Ferdinand Day Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #33.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,510 students
Rank: #44.
James K. Polk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Whiting St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3700
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
22304, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4646 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22304, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22304, VA include Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, Patrick Henry K-8 School and Francis C. Hammond Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 22304?
5 public schools are located in 22304.
What percentage of students in 22304 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 22304 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22304?
22304 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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