Best Public Schools in Zip Code 22124

Summary:

The 22124 zip code area is home to two high-performing elementary schools, Waples Mill Elementary and Oakton Elementary, which consistently rank among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state of Virginia. Both schools have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and boast impressive academic achievements, with significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the Fairfax County Public Schools district and the state average.

Waples Mill Elementary and Oakton Elementary serve diverse student populations, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds represented. Despite this diversity, the schools maintain high academic standards, with Waples Mill Elementary ranking 144th and Oakton Elementary ranking 139th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Both schools also have relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-income student population that may contribute to their strong academic performance.

In terms of resources, Waples Mill Elementary spends $10,551 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 14.8, while Oakton Elementary spends $9,623 per student and has a ratio of 16. These figures suggest that both schools are well-equipped to provide a high-quality educational experience for their students, with ample funding and favorable student-teacher ratios.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waples Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11509 Waples Mill Rd	Oakton	22124	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 390-7700	820	60	13.7	13.3%	435 (53.0%)	35 (4.3%)	82 (10.0%)	197 (24.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.3%)	83.7	144^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.1%		72.1	311^th of 1114 public elementary schools	72.1%	167	91.6	83.8	84.0	76.0	86.2	87.6	85.5	86.0	85.4	$10,551	$135	$10,416
Oakton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3000 Chain Bridge Rd	Oakton	22124	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 937-6100	774	50	15.6	14.3%	379 (49.0%)	38 (4.9%)	85 (11.0%)	206 (26.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (8.4%)	84	139^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.5%		85.9	108^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.3%	31	85.1	88.0	71.4	89.4	84.2	86.8	88.1	84.4	92.2	$9,623	$190	$9,433

Cities Near Zip Code 22124

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Oakton	1.18 mi	2	22^nd
Fairfax	1.76 mi	28	89^th
Vienna	2.05 mi	16	67^th
Herndon	2.8 mi	14	199^th
Reston	3.11 mi	10	186^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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