Excellent
#10 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 1% in state
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Elementary School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 S Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22204
- Math 84% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montessori Public School of Arlington score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montessori Public School of Arlington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,277
Median home value
$672,100
Median rent
$1,871/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metta Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Alice West Fleet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Long Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Randolph ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arlington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #3 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montessori Public School of Arlington is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Public School of Arlington
Montessori Public School of Arlington is a public elementary school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Public School of Arlington
What grades does Montessori Public School of Arlington serve?
Montessori Public School of Arlington serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montessori Public School of Arlington?
Montessori Public School of Arlington has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Public School of Arlington?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Public School of Arlington is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montessori Public School of Arlington rank in VA?
Montessori Public School of Arlington ranks #10 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Montessori Public School of Arlington's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Public School of Arlington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Montessori Public School of Arlington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Public School of Arlington has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Montessori Public School of Arlington a charter school?
No, Montessori Public School of Arlington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montessori Public School of Arlington a Title I school?
No, Montessori Public School of Arlington is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montessori Public School of Arlington?
28.0% of students at Montessori Public School of Arlington qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (703) 228-8871
- Area population (ZIP 22204)
- 51,971
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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