Best Old Town West Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 651 students in the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Old Town West is Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria, VA include Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of Old Town West, Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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