For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,951 students in 22026, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22026, VA are Covington-harper Elementary School, Mary Williams Elementary School and Swans Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 22026 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22026, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22026, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington-harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 River Heritage Blvd.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Mary Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Swans Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Dumfries Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3990 Cameron St
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Potomac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Potomac Shores Middle School
Magnet School
17851 Woods View Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 22026, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22026, VA include Covington-harper Elementary School, Mary Williams Elementary School and Swans Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22026?
6 public elementary schools are located in 22026.
What is the racial composition of students in 22026?
22026 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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