Arlington County Public Schools, Virginia

Arlington County Public Schools is a unified school district in Arlington County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 236,254 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 26 sq mi (67.3 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
236,254
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Arlington County
Land area
26 sq mi (67.3 km²)
Median household income
$142,114 ± $3,551
Median home value
$895,000 ± $16,854
Water area
0.11 sq mi (0.27 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5100270
Coordinates (central point)
38.878337, -77.100703

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 Arlington County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Arlington (CDP)236,254 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. Falls Church City Public Schools4.1 mi west
  2. Alexandria City Public Schools4.2 mi south
  3. District of Columbia Public Schools, District of Columbia4.9 mi east
  4. Fairfax County Public Schools9.9 mi west

These share a boundary with Arlington County 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 Arlington County Public Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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