Best Glencarlyn Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 988 students in the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Glencarlyn are Campbell Elementary School and Carlin Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
737 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Carlin Springs Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5995 South 5th Road
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-6645
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA include Campbell Elementary School and Carlin Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Glencarlyn, Arlington public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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