For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 546 students in Dahlgren, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Dahlgren, VA is Potomac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dahlgren, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dahlgren have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dahlgren, VA (2026)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Potomac Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16495 15th Street
Dahlgren, VA 22448
(540) 663-3322
Dahlgren, VA 22448
(540) 663-3322
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Dahlgren, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
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Location
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dahlgren, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dahlgren, VA include Potomac Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dahlgren?
1 public schools are located in Dahlgren.
What is the racial composition of students in Dahlgren?
Dahlgren public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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