Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Mount Vernon Woods Elementary serves 546 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in Alexandria's Fairfax County school system. With 50 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition for its academic performance, receiving a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking #93 out of 1,856 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile among Virginia elementary schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence and student achievement. Mount Vernon Woods Elementary draws families from a well-established suburban community where the median household income reaches $105,683 and 44% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median home value of $505,600 reflects the area's desirability and stability, while the relatively low poverty rate of 9.3% indicates a community with solid economic foundations.

Located on Fielding Street, the school serves as an educational anchor in this large suburban area of Alexandria, providing a strong academic foundation for students in a community that values education and family stability.