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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Alexandria at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Fairfax County Public Schools
179,858 students | FALLS CHURCH, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 224 schools -
Alexandria City Public Schools
16,040 students | ALEXANDRIA, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Alexandria
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Parent / Guardian
September 21, 2025
Great school, close to home, with amazing teachers and staff who really care about the students.
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West Potomac High School
Parent / Guardian
September 20, 2025
We are a family who has seen the best of both worlds, moving from Waynewood to Stratford Landing Elementary, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. While we absolutely loved our time at... More
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Stratford Landing Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 17, 2025
As a parent of two students at Parklawn Elementary School, I would like to kindly request more attention to the management of school buses and student safety during transportation. I live in Skyline... More
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Parklawn Elementary School