Best 22101 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,006 students in 22101, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,029 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 22101, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22101, VA are Kent Gardens Elementary School, Churchill Road Elementary School and Chesterbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22101 have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22101, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 22101, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Churchill Road Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7100 Churchill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 288-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Chesterbrook Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1753 Kirby Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Cooper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6633 Brawner St
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 506-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Langley High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6520 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Mclean High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 22101, VA?
How many public schools are located in 22101?
7 public schools are located in 22101.
What percentage of students in 22101 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 22101 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22101?
22101 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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