RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.


Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Alexandria City Public Schools based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Academic Progress

Students at many of the schools in this district are making about the same academic progress as the state average.


ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.

ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.

ENVIRONMENT

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.

ENVIRONMENT

Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.

ENVIRONMENT

District Calendar


ENVIRONMENT

District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.

ENVIRONMENT

Reviews From Schools in Alexandria City Public Schools

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Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
My 1st grade son loves Polk. He enjoys going to school each day and has made great progress this year on reading and math. Has a great, diverse group of friends. So far we've been really happy with... More
Parent / Guardian
March 02, 2024
Alexandria schools are bad. My son is LGBTQ and he likes it, but also knows it’s a really bad school. All the schools in Alexandria are overwhelmed with low income students whose parents have to work... More
Parent / Guardian
October 26, 2023
I am a parent of a 6th grader and, I must say, I am pleasently surprised. I also attended a large public middle school on the other side of the country- many years ago and, unfortunately, bullies,... More
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