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NORTHERN VIRGINIA SCHOOL INFORMATION & RESOURCES
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Best Education Resources
University-College Section
Children with Disabilities Section
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Public School Systems:
Arlington County
Fairfax City
Loudown County
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If you're moving to Northern Virginia, and have children, then schools will be an important factor in your decision re: where to live.
As most of us know, most colleges and universities consider 3 primary factors -- along with other factors – in determining which student/applicants to admit to their schools: (1) SAT scores, (2) grades, and (3) the caliber of the school from which the child received those grades. Reality is that for most/many parents, college is already in the back of our minds even when our child is 6 years old and we’re selecting his/her elementary school.
Below are several lists & resources to assist you in determining which Northern Virginia school is the best fit for your child. SAT scores, and lower school standardized test scores, are certainly one important factor that parents will want to consider but it should not be the only, or even the primary, consideration.
Our children learn differently and truly need the best learning environment for them – tailored to their learning needs. That may not be the school with the highest SAT scores.
Parents, of course, are the best judge of their children’s specific learning needs. As much as we all may want to believe that our child is one of the “best & brightest” that’s not always the case and it doesn’t need to be.
One important consideration in selecting a school might be how much academic pressure and competition we want our child exposed to/burdened with. Langley HS, for example, is ranked in the Top 50 High Schools Nationwide in the 2009 #47 to be exact. Those teens score very high on the SATs. As such, there may well be a good bit of pressure & competition between the kids themselves to excel academically. Attaining admittance to the top colleges in the nation simply is very competitive. Is it best for our child to be among the kids receiving the lowest test scores at Langley or would it be better for our child (psychologically and academically) to be among the highest/higher scoring kids at a different Northern VA high school?
Academic programs and class size (one-on-one attention) are also important factors to consider. Today, lots of kids have special needs, i.e., ADD or ADHD or Dyslexia, etc. The school that offers the best overall fit for a child’s specific needs and learning-style truly should be the most important consideration.
All of our Northern Virginia schools are excellent to very good which is evident in the various 2009 reports ranking high schools nationwide. The US News & World Reports Review takes it’s data substantially from the stats provided by the College Board.
As a Realtor, I do not recommend one school over another to my clients because I have no idea which of our excellent Northern Virginia schools would be the best fit for your child. Only you know that. Instead, I’ve tried to collect the best information & resources that I could find to assist you in determining that best school for your child.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS (FCPS)
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K-12 Public School Boundary Search Engine
Find your child's school by entering the property address of the home you want to buy... OR search by School Boundary Map to locate all areas/communites that feed into that school. Be sure to review the: 2009 School Boundary Studies and Approved Changes
K-12 Public School Profiles
After determining your child's school using the School Boundary Search, click on the drop-down menu "elementary, middle or secondary" school lists. Click on desired school to review it's data. Most school profiles also include links to individual school websites.
SOL Test Scores (Grades: 3 -8)
Test data from the VA Department of Education. Search by: county; search by: individual school. It appears the Fairfax County Public School's website now only provides general county test results. To review and compare the academic performance of students at all K-8 public schools in Northern Virginia, see the independent site: Fairfax County School Ranks Note: SOL & Stanford Test Scores shouldn't be the only, or even primary, factor used to select a school. Still, parents should at least have the opportunity to review the data. Current data is included below:
Standards of Learning Test (SOL): What is it? VA DOE: Understanding Your Childs SOL Report
Stanford Achievement Test ("Stanford"): What is it?
2008-2009 FCPS SOL and Stanford Test Results: provided by Independent Source: SchoolRanks.com
** LEP = Limited English Proficiency
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Elementary School Test Results
SOL Tests:
- 3rd Grade: History/Social Studies, Math, LEP Math, Reading & Science
- 5th Grade: Math, LEP Math, Reading, Writing, Science & VA studies
Stanford Tests:
- 4th Grade: Math, LEP Math & Reading
- 6th Grade: Math, LEP Math, Reading & U.S. History
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Middle School Test Results
SOL Tests:
- 8th Grade: Math, LEP Math, Writing, Reading, Reading/Lit/Research, Science & Civics/Econ
Stanford Tests:
- 7th Grade: Math, LEP Math & Reading & U.S., History
- 9th Grade: Algebra I, Algebra II & Geometry
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SAT Test Scores (Grades: 9 - 12)
Review and compare 2007-2009 FCPS student academic performance. Table 2 lists the SAT scores by school. FCPS Explanation of Scoring. 2009-2010 SAT Test Schedule SAT Scores (by independent SchoolRanks)
SAT (SAT Reasoning Test) (formerly: Scholastic Aptitude/Assessment Test): What is it?
Advanced Placement (AP): What is it? International Baccalaureate (IB): What is it?
See also:
Selected Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) Links
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Administrative & Calendars
Academic & Activities Programs
2010 List of TUTORS
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Pre-1st Grade Programs & K-8 After Care
SACC (School Age Child Care Program)
School Security & Health
Student Athletics & Activites
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ALEXANDRIA CITY SCHOOLS (ACPS)
K-12 Public School Boundary Search Engine
Find your child's school by entering the property address of the home you want to buy. Locate neighborhood schools via map
K-12 Public School Profiles
Information includes: list of all Alexandria City Schools (Elementary, Middle & Secondary), Maps, School Profiles and links to each school's website. Also review: Charter Schools (Info & Applications; .pdf doc)
SOL Test Scores (Grades: 3 -8)
Review and compare the 2009 academic performance of students at all K-8 public schools in Alexandria City IN the Virginia Alternative & Alternate Testing Program Results (VGLA-VAAP-VSEP) See Tables: 5, 6, 7 & 9 for individual school test results. SOL (Standards of Learning) Spring 2007 SOL Test Results (K-12) are the most recent SOL information available. See: Virginia DOE School Report Cards: enter: Alexandria city from the drop-down menu and click on the Alexandrai City school that interests you.
SAT Test Scores (Grades: 9 - 12)
Review the SAT Scores for TC Williams High School students. TC is the only High school in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. 2009-2010 SAT Test Schedule Photos of newly renovated, state-of-the-art TC Williams High School.
Selected Alexandria City Public School (ACPS) Links
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Academic Programs
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Pre-1st Grade Programs & K-8 After Care
School Safety & Health
Student Athletics & Activites
Fine Arts Curriculum (band,etc)
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ARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS (APS)
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K-12 Public School Boundary Search Engine
Find your child's school by entering the property address of the home you want to buy... OR search by School Boundary Map to locate all areas/communites that feed into that school. Review: School Boundary Info
K-12 Public School Profiles
After determining your child's school using the School Boundary Search, review the profile of the school that interests you. Profiles include school addresses & phone numbers. Most school profiles also include links to individual school websites. Arlington Traditional Elementary School
SOL Test Scores (Grades: 3 -8)
Test data from the VA Department of Education. Search by: county; search by: individual school. It appears the Arlington County Public School's website now only provides general county 2009 test results or no 2009 scores. To review and compare the academic performance of Arlington County students, see the most recent SOL scores: 2007-2008 Arlington County SOL Test Scores (Grades 3-12)
Standards of Learning Test (SOL): What is it? VA DOE: Understanding Your Childs SOL Report
Stanford Achievement Test ("Stanford"): What is it? APS Stanford Test Explanation
** ES = Elementary School MS = Middle School HS = High School
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2007 List: ES SOL Scores
2008 SOL Scores (p. 99):
- 5th Grade: Math, Reading, Writing, Science & History
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2007 List: MS SOL Scores
2008 SOL Scores (p. 253):
- 8th Grade: Algebra I, Geomotry, World Geography
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2007 List: HS SOL Scores
2008 SOL Scores (p. 293):
- Subjects: Writing, Reading, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, US History, Wolrd History, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry
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SAT Test Scores (Grades: 9 - 12)
As of March 2010, the 2007-2008 Test results are the most recent available scores.
SAT (SAT Reasoning Test) (formerly: Scholastic Aptitude/Assessment Test): What is it?
Advanced Placement (AP): What is it? 2009 AP Scores by School 2009 AP Scores by Subject & School
International Baccalaureate (IB): What is it? Only 2009 Washington-Lee HS IB Exam Scores exist as of 3/2010 APS IB Program Description
See also:
Selected Arlington County Public School (APS) Links
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Administrative & Calendars
Academic & Activities Programs
Tutoring
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Pre-1st Grade Programs & K-8 After Care
School Security & Health
Student Athletics & Activites
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FAIRFAX CITY SCHOOLS
***See Fairfax County Public School Resources (FCPS). Fairfax City Schools use the services of FCPS
K-12 Public School Boundary Search Engine
Map of the City of Fairfax.
K-12 Public School Profiles
** ES = Elementary School MS = Middle School HS = High School
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3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA 22030
3801 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
3705 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
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(703) 219-2200
(703) 934-2400
(703) 460-4400
(703) 279-8400
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SOL Test Scores (Grades: 3 -8)
Refer to the FCPS section above for Fairfax City Schools
SAT Test Scores (Grades: 9 - 12)
Review the SAT & AP Scores for Fairfax High School students from the Fairfax County School FCPS Secton. Fairfax HS is the only High school in the City of Fairfax, Virginia.
See also: Virginia DOE School Report Cards: enter: Fairfax County from the drop-down menu and click on the Fairfax, Laniar, Providence or Daniels Run.
Selected Fairfax City Public School Links
**See Fairfax County Public School Section (FCPS)
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FALLS CHURCH CITY SCHOOLS (FCCPS)
FCCPS Main Sites
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS (PWCS)
PWCS Main Sites
LOUDOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS (LCPS)
LCPS Main Sites
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K-12 Public School Boundary Search Engine
Find your child's school for the 2010-2011 School Year by entering the property's zip code of the home you want to buy... You may need to sign-in here & check the disclaimer OR search by School Boundary Map by street address to locate all areas/communites that feed into that school. Review: School Boundary Info & Regulations
K-12 Public School Profiles
After determining your child's school using the School Boundary Search, review the profile of the school that interests you. Profiles include school addresses & phone numbers. Most school profiles also include links to individual school websites. The list of Loudoun County School profiles is located in the very top left corner of the main webpage
Test Scores (Grades: 3 -8)
Test data from the VA Department of Education. Search by: county; search by: individual school. To review and compare the academic performance of Loudoun County students, see:
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) Scores: What is it?
2008 ITBS Test Scores are the most recent. 22 page report in .PDF
Standards of Learning Test (SOL): What is it? VA DOE: Understanding Your Childs SOL Report
2005 SOL Test Scores are the most recent. 35 page report in .PDF Test results for Grades 3- 8. See page 3 for a list of skills tested by grade level.
Stanford Achievement Test ("Stanford"): What is it?
2006 Stanford Test Scores are the most recent. 12 page report in .PDF. Test results for Grade 8.
SAT Test Scores (Grades: 9 - 12)
The 2009 Test results are the most recent available scores. The report (.PDF) is 60 pages long and the scores are provided by school (each w/approx 3 pages before reaching the next HSs test scores). No helpful one page list of HS SAT scores side-by-side.
SAT (SAT Reasoning Test) (formerly: Scholastic Aptitude/Assessment Test): What is it?
See also:
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Selected Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) Links
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Administrative & Calendars
Academic & Activities Programs
Curriculum: Course Descriptions by Grade
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Pre-1st Grade Programs & K-8 After Care
Extended Day
School Security & Health
Student Athletics & Activites
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STAFFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (SCPS)
SCPS Main Sites
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PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS (K-12)
Search Engine: Private Schools by County/City
Private School Review: (good resource but missing schools) See School Lists below
Catholic Schools: Diocese of Arlington (Northern VA: 52 schools; over 17,000 students enrolled)
High Schools (Pre-K -8 with links to individual school sites)
Virginia Montessori Schools
Centers by County/City: (with Links to individual School sites)
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Prince William County
Loudoun County
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List of Northern Virginia Private Schools by Grade Level Served:
(This section is incomplete but provides a quick link to schools and a different way to locate a school that meets your child's needs. If a school link does not work,
refer to the search engine for Private schools by county/city below to locate the school's current site link)
Guide: Choosing the Right School
Note: FX = Fairfax County AR = Arlington County AX= Alexandria City & Alexandria w/in Fairfax County
PW = Prince William County LO = Loudoun County ST = Stafford County
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Pre-K - 2nd/3rd Grade
Pre-K - 4th/5th Grade
Pre-K - 6th Grade
Pre-Kl/K - 8th Grade
Pre-K/K - 12th Grade
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ES - HS (3rd -12th Grade)
3rd - 6th Grade
4th - 8th Grade
JrH (6th - 8th Grade)
JrH - H (6th/8th - 12th Grade)
HS (9th - 12th Grade)
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Boarding/Day - Boys (5/th/6th - 12th Grade)
Boarding/Day - Girls (6th - 12th Grade)
Boarding - Co-Ed (5th - 12th Grade)
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Pre-school - Kindergarten
Schools with Multiple Locations:
Chesterbrook Academy Search Engine. Several Northern Va schools (mostly Pre-K to K)
Kindercare Centers Search Engine About Kindercare: http://www.kindercare.org and http://www.knowledgelearning.com/
Virginia Children’s Creative Learning Centers (CCLC) Search Engine About CCLC:
Virginia Montessori Schools: See information above
Alexandria
Elfland School, 4511 Glenwood Dr., Alexandria, VA 22310, 703-971-4337, Preschool - 1
Chesterbrook Academy - KIngstowne 200 Interparcel Road, 22315; 866-267-5685
Old Town Montessori School, 115 S. Washington St., 22314; 703-684-7323; ages 2 1/2–6; $6,300–$7,240; 50 students;
St. Clement Episcopal School, 1701 N. Quaker La., 22302; 703-998-8795; ages 2 1/2–5; $390 a month (half day), $680 (to 3 pm), $880 (to 6 pm); 60 students;
Arlington
Ashburn
Willow Montessori School, A Children's Learning House, 20854 Stubble Road, 20147; 703-729-5755, We offer Toddler (18months - 3 years old) and Primary (ages 3-6) programs. Capacity is 180 children.
Burke
Kiddie Country I Developmental Learning Center, 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd., 22015; 703-250-6550; age two–K; $68–$236 a week; limited trans.; 125 students.
Kiddie Country II Developmental Learning Center, 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd., Burke 22015; 703-644-0066; age two–K; $68–$236 a week; 250 students.
Falls Church
Corpus Christi Early Childhood Center, 7506 St. Phillip’s Ct., 22042; 703-820-7450; age three–K; $100–$210 a month preschool; $2,926 (parishioners for K), $5,269 (nonparishioners for K); trans. extra; 211 students;
Pre-K to 6th Grade
Reston - Fairfax County
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Alexandria (City & County)
Arlington County (AR)
Prince William County
Dale City (PW)
Dumfries (PW)
Lakeridge (PW)
Manassas (PW)
Manassas Park (PW)
Occoquan (PW)
Woodbridge (PW)
Loudoun County
Ashburn (LO)
Bristow (LO)
Leesburg (LO)
Middleburg (LO)
Sterling (LO)
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Annandale (FX)
Burke (FX)
Centreville (FX)
Chantilly (FX)
Clifton (FX)
Fairfax (FX)
Fairfax Station (FX)
Falls Church (FX)
Great Falls (FX)
Herndon (FX)
McLean (FX)
Lorton (FX)
Oakton (FX)
Reston (FX)
Springfield (FX)
Vienna (FX)
Stafford County (ST)
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HOME SCHOOLING INFORMATION & RESOURCES
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SUMMER CAMPS
BEST EDUCATION RESOURCES:
All Ranked Schools Nationwide Ranking Methodology Total # of HSs Nationwide: 18,500-19,000
All Virginia Schools (320 HSs in Virginia; 221 were eligible for full analysis; 36 made the list)
Northern VA Schools on LIst by County/City:
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Alexandria City (AX): None
Arlington County: None
Falls Church City:
Fairfax City: None
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Fairfax County (FX):
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Loudown County: None
Prince William Country: None
Stafford County: None
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All 1500 Schools Nationwide Ranking Methodology
All Ranked Virginia Schools (320 High Schools in Virginia; 91 ranked in the top 1500 nationwide)
Northern VA Schools on LIst by County/City:
Note: almost all N. Va HSs made this list & are listed by National Rank # & Name of School
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101 Langley (McLean)
109 Lake Braddock (Burke)
115 McLean (McLean)
131 Centreville (Clifton)
136 Chantilly (Chantilly)
157 Oakton (Vienna)
158 Marshall** (Fairfax/FC?)
166 Herndon (Herndon)
176 South County (Lorton)
192 Westfield (Chantilly)
197 Falls Church (Falls Church)
198 James Madison (Vienna)
263 West Springfield (Springfield)
270 West Potomac (Alex??)
285 Stuart** (Falls Church)
304 Robinson** (Fx or Springfield?)
510 Hayfield (Alexandria)
798 Edison** (Alexandria)
1217 Mount Vernon (Alexandria)
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Arlington County:
37 H-B Woodlawn
68 Washington-Lee**
100 Yorktown
127 Wakefield
67 George Mason (Falls Church)
145 Loudoun Valley (Purcellville)
146 Broad Run (Ashburn)
159 Stone Bridge (Ashburn)
196 Loudoun County (Leesburg)
232 Dominion (Sterling)
258 Potomac Falls (Potomac Falls)
464 Heritage (Leesburg)
265 Potomac** (Dumfries)
379 Hylton (Woodbridge)
519 Stafford (Falmouth)
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Note: Thomas Jefferson (TJ) which anked #1 in the Nation in the 2009 US News & World Reports LIst did not make this list of the top 1500.
That may be because TJ is a school for primarily gifted students in Science & Technology)
** includes IB Test Scores
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Standards of Learning Test (SOL): What is it?
VA DOE: Understanding Your Childs SOL Report
Stanford Achievement Test ("Stanford"): What is it?
SAT (SAT Reasoning Test) (formerly: Scholastic Aptitude/Assessment Test):
Advanced Placement Test (AP): What is it? and What is it by subject matter?
International Baccalaureate (IB): What is it?
Virginia Department of Education School Reports (search by county & school)
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BEST EDUCATION RESOURCES:
List of All US Standardized Tests
How to Find the Right School
 
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