For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,124 students in 22026, VA (there are , serving 826 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 22026, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22026, VA are Potomac High School, Covington-harper Elementary School and Mary Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 22026 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22026, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22026, VA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potomac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,173 students
Rank: #22.
Covington-harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 River Heritage Blvd.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 948 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Swans Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Potomac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Grades: 6-8
| 984 students
Rank: #66.
Dumfries Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3990 Cameron St
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Potomac Shores Middle School
Magnet School
17851 Woods View Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
Grades: 6-8
| 1,226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22026, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22026, VA include Potomac High School, Covington-harper Elementary School and Mary Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22026?
7 public schools are located in 22026.
What percentage of students in 22026 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 22026 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22026?
22026 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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