Best 22043 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,858 students in 22043, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 22043, VA are Longfellow Middle School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 22043 have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 22043, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 22043, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 22043, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 22043, VA include Longfellow Middle School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 22043?
2 public middle schools are located in 22043.
What is the racial composition of students in 22043?
22043 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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