Alexandria City Public Schools School District
School District · Alexandria, Virginia
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
18
14 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
18
14 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#80 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,716
+$6,647 vs Virginia median
District size
16,406 students
Much larger than Virginia median
About Alexandria City Public Schools
Alexandria City Public Schools is a Alexandria, Virginia school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 16,406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $21,716 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Alexandria City Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Naomi L. Brooks Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Alexandria City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Alexandria City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alexandria City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Alexandria City Public Schools
18 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Alexandria
- Total Enrollment
- 16,406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,117
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Alexandria City Public Schools has 18 schools in total — 14 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alexandria City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Alexandria City Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Alexandria City Public Schools spends $21,716 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alexandria City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alexandria City Public Schools is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary is the highest-rated school in Alexandria City Public Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Across schools in Alexandria City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alexandria City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Alexandria City Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Alexandria City Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fairfax County Public Schools (223)
- Loudoun County Public Schools (100)
- Prince William County Public Schools (99)
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (88)
- Henrico County Public Schools (81)
- Chesterfield County Public Schools (73)
- Richmond City Public Schools (54)
- Norfolk City Public Schools (49)
- Chesapeake City Public Schools (48)
- Newport News City Public Schools (43)
- Arlington County Public Schools (42)
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools (34)
- Stafford County Public Schools (34)
- Hampton City Public Schools (33)
- Roanoke County Public Schools (29)
- Roanoke City Public Schools (26)
- Albemarle County Public Schools (25)
- Hanover County Public Schools (25)
- Department of Education State-operated Educ Prgms (23)
- Portsmouth City Public Schools (23)
- Rockingham County Public Schools (23)
- Bedford County Public Schools (22)
- Suffolk City Public Schools (22)
- Montgomery County Public Schools (21)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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