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Best Falls Church Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 20,754 students in Falls Church, VA (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,283 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Falls Church, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Falls Church, VA are Haycock Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Oak Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Falls Church, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Falls Church have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Falls Church, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Oak Street Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 S Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 248-5660
Gr: 3-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Lemon Road Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7230 Idylwood Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Shrevewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7525 Shreve Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 645-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6540 Columbia Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 916-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7500 Magarity Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 610-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Marshall High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-8100
Gr: 7-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Beech Tree Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Beechtree Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 531-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Timber Lane Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2737 West St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 206-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Justice High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Peace Valley Ln
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 237-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Pine Spring Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7607 Willow Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Falls Church High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6111 Knollwood Dr
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 575-6800
Gr: PK-2 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Westley Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 241-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Woodburn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Hemlock Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 641-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Glen Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5829 Glen Forest Dr
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 578-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
Graham Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6245 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 503-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Based Education
Vocational School
7423 Camp Alger Ave
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-7823
Rank: n/an/a
Davis Career Center
Special Education School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Rank: n/an/a
Falls Church Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Churc
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 329-7727
Rank: n/an/a
Falls Church High School Academy
Vocational School
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Rank: n/an/a
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
201 N Cherry Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 248-5631
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5500
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall High School Academy
Vocational School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Daniel Elementary School
2328 N Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 248-5640
Gr: K-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Pimmit Early Childhood Resource Center
7510 Lisle Ave
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Falls Church, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Falls Church, VA include Haycock Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Oak Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Falls Church?
32 public schools are located in Falls Church.
What percentage of students in Falls Church go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Falls Church are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Falls Church?
Falls Church public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Falls Church are often viewed compared to one another?

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