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Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

150 S Washington St Suite 400
Falls Church, VA 22046-2921
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,610 students in Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
2,610 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#1 out of 132 school districts
(Top 1%)
88%
68%
(20-21)
89%
69%
(20-21)
85%
59%
96%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
3%
22%
% White
63%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,001 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,410 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,001
$15,502
Spending / Student
$20,410
$15,257

Best Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Street Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 S Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 248-5660
Gr: 3-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Cherry Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 248-5631
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
2328 N Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 248-5640
Gr: PK-2 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 5 public schools serving 2,610 students.
What is the rank of Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #1 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
63% of Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Falls Church City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,410 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 96% (Top 1% in VA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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