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Best Falls Church Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 10,811 students in Falls Church, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Falls Church, VA are Haycock Elementary School, Oak Street Elementary School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Falls Church, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Falls Church have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Falls Church, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
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 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Lemon Road Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7230 Idylwood Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Shrevewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7525 Shreve Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 645-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6540 Columbia Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 916-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7500 Magarity Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 610-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Beech Tree Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Beechtree Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 531-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Timber Lane Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2737 West St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 206-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 237-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Pine Spring Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7607 Willow Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Bailey's Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6111 Knollwood Dr
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 575-6800
Gr: PK-2 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Westley Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 241-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Woodburn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Hemlock Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 641-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Glen Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5829 Glen Forest Dr
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 578-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Graham Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Bailey's Upper Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6245 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 503-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Daniel Elementary School
2328 N Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 248-5640
Gr: K-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Falls Church, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Falls Church, VA include Haycock Elementary School, Oak Street Elementary School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Falls Church?
18 public elementary schools are located in Falls Church.
What is the racial composition of students in Falls Church?
Falls Church public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Falls Church are often viewed compared to one another?

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