Alexandria City Public Schools, Virginia

Alexandria City Public Schools is a unified school district in Alexandria city, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 156,976 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 14.9 sq mi (38.7 km²) of land.

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Alexandria City Public Schools in Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
156,976
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Alexandria city
Land area
14.9 sq mi (38.7 km²)
Median household income
$119,681 ± $2,819
Median home value
$735,100 ± $22,247
Water area
0.41 sq mi (1.07 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5100120
Coordinates (central point)
38.818815, -77.083227

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Alexandria City Public Schools, largest first

  1. Alexandria (city)156,976 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Arlington County Public Schools4.2 mi north
  2. District of Columbia Public Schools, District of Columbia6.9 mi northeast
  3. Fairfax County Public Schools10 mi west
  4. Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland13 mi east

These share a boundary with Alexandria City Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Alexandria City Public Schools before you rely on it.

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