For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,485 students in 22205, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 22205, VA are Arlington Traditional, Cardinal Elementary School and Ashlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22205 have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 22205, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 22205, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1644 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Ashlawn Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 N. 8th Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5270
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Escuela Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
855 N. Edison Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-4210
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 22205, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 22205, VA include Arlington Traditional, Cardinal Elementary School and Ashlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 22205?
4 public preschools are located in 22205.
What is the racial composition of students in 22205?
22205 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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