Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20120

The 20120 zip code area in Virginia is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, except for Cardinal Ridge Elementary which is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance among these schools, with Powell Elementary and Cardinal Ridge Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in Virginia, while London Towne Elementary and Virginia Run Elementary lag behind in test scores.

The top-performing schools, Powell and Cardinal Ridge, boast exceptional math and reading proficiency rates, often exceeding 80% and outperforming the district and state averages. These schools also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a more affluent student population. In contrast, London Towne and Virginia Run Elementary have lower proficiency rates, particularly in math, and much higher free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student body.

The data also reveals the presence of magnet schools like Stone Middle, which may contribute to the academic performance of the top-performing schools. Additionally, the more diverse schools, such as London Towne and Virginia Run Elementary, tend to have lower test scores compared to the less diverse schools, raising questions about the role of diversity and equity in educational achievement.