Introduction

Welcome to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH), located in the beautiful and historic Arlington, VA! We understand that PCSing to a new installation can be stressful for parents, but finding the right school doesn’t have to be. We've compiled a list of the best school districts in Arlington, VA, near JBMHH to help you decide where to live.

Best School Districts in Arlington, VA

There are no DoD schools located on JBMHH. Most military students will attend school within Arlington County Public Schools, which has some of the best schools in Arlington, VA. Click here to check the Arlington, VA, school calendar for registration deadlines and important upcoming dates.

Arlington County Public Schools

2110 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-6000 Contact the School Liaison Officer (SLO) when you receive PCS orders. The SLO is available to assist families with transitioning to the best school districts in Arlington, VA, and offering private school and homeschool information.

School Liaison Officer

102 Custer Road Bldg. 203 Fort Myer, Virginia 22211

Phone

: 1 (703) 965-4950

Elementary Schools in Arlington, VA

Nottingham Elementary

5900 Little Falls Road Arlington, VA 22207

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-5290

Grade

: PK-5 Nottingham Elementary is among the top elementary schools in Arlington, VA, and has a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio. This school serves over 480 students from diverse backgrounds and offers various club activities.

Long Branch Elementary School

33 N Fillmore St. Arlington, VA 22201

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-4220

Grade

: PK-5 Long Branch Elementary School serves over 500 students by offering a visual arts department, music classes, a gifted program, and a rigorous academic standard to create well-rounded students.

Hoffman-Boston Elementary School

1415 S Queen St. Arlington, VA 22204

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-5845

Grade

: PK-5 Hoffman-Boston Elementary School has over 515 students and offers a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio with STEM, art, and athletic programs.

Jamestown Elementary School

3700 N Delaware St. Arlington, VA 22207

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-5275

Grade

: K-5 Jamestown Elementary serves over 600 students and is committed to excellence in academics and character through art, music, and gifted programs.

Arlington Science Focus Elementary School

1501 N Lincoln St. Arlington, VA 22201

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-7670

Grade

: PK-5 Arlington Science Focus Elementary School is a science-focused magnet school emphasizing hands-on learning for all 700 students who attend.

Middle Schools in Arlington, VA

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

125 S Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-5900

Grade

: 6-8 Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves over 1,100 students in grades 6-8 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, emphasizing academics and fine arts.

Gunston Middle School

2700 S Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-6900

Grade

: 6-8 Gunston Middle School has over 1,100 students attending the traditional middle school program, the Spanish immersion program, and the Montessori Middle Years program to help elementary students transition to middle school.

Williamsburg Middle School

3600 N Harrison St. Arlington, VA 22207

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-5450

Grade

: 6-8 Williamsburg Middle School is one of the best middle schools in Arlington, VA, and is ranked 5th among all middle schools in the state. It serves over 1,000 students with a strong emphasis on sports and academics.

Swanson Middle School

5800 N Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-5500

Grade

: 6-8 Swanson Middle School is a highly ranked middle school in Arlington, VA, serving over 1,000 students with a strong emphasis on rigorous academics and fine arts.

High Schools in Arlington, VA

Yorktown High School

5200 Yorktown Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-5400

Grade

: 9-12 Yorktown High School is among the top-ranked high schools in Arlington, VA, with over 2,000 students. They offer various academic, sports, and fine arts clubs.

Washington-Liberty High School

1301 N Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22201

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-6200

Grade

: 9-12 Washington-Liberty High School has over 2,400 students in grades 9-12 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1 and various athletic programs and social clubs.

Wakefield High School

1325 S Dinwiddie St. Arlington, VA 22204

Phone

: 1 (703) 228-6700

Grade

: 9-12 Wakefield High School has over 2,000 students in grades 9-12, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. President Obama famously visited this school in 2009.

Private Schools in Arlington, VA

St. Thomas More Cathedral School

105 N Thomas Street Arlington, VA 22203

Phone

: 1 (703) 528-6781

Grade

: PK-8 St. Thomas More Cathedral School is among the top-ranked private schools in Arlington, VA, serving over 400 students from PK-8. This school is recognized as a military-friendly school by the Virginia Department of Education.

Rivendell School

2410 N Kensington St. Arlington, VA 22205

Phone

: 1 (703) 532-1200

Grade

: K-8 Rivendell School is a small, private Christian school with only 140 registered students in grades K-8 with strong parental involvement and various field trips and extracurricular activities.

Our Savior Lutheran Church and School

825 S Taylor St. Arlington, VA 22204

Phone

: 1 (703) 892-4846

Grade

: PK-8 Our Savior Lutheran Church and School has over 110 students in grades K-8 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1. It is a highly ranked private Lutheran school in Arlington, VA.

Bishop O'Connell High School

6600 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA 22213

Phone

: 1 (703) 237-1400

Grade

: 9-12 Bishop O'Connell High School is a private Catholic school serving over 1,100 students in grades 9-12 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1. After graduation, 90% of students from this school attend a four-year college.

Day Care Near Arlington, VA

We understand how important it is to find a suitable daycare facility for your child; MilitaryChildCare.com is a free service for military families seeking highly vetted daycares in the area. Care.com is another excellent resource, providing an extensive list of the top daycares and in-home facilities near JBMHH. Take a tour of the daycare whenever possible, and don't underestimate the value of reviews and recommendations from fellow military families. Contact the School Liaison Officer (SLO) at JBMHH for further questions.

Conclusion

Parents searching for the best school districts in Arlington, VA, will be thrilled with Arlington County Public Schools because they exceed the national standard and offer a wide range of electives. The schools are nestled among the urban community on the Potomac River, surrounded by the rich history of our nation’s beginnings.