Randolph Elementary School
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-5830
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 430 students
Randolph Elementary School, a public school located in Arlington, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Arlington County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Randolph Elementary School is a public school located in Arlington, VA. 430 students attend Randolph Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: March 9, 2025
Great school, I actually switched my child's school to be a part of Randolph elementary. It has been a great experience. My son loves it, and everyone makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. My son is in Kindergarten, he has learned so much.
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Posted: July 25, 2022
An elementary school with an IB program. The school is incredibly diverse. The teachers work hard and care for the kids.
The principal and assistant are also fantastic. They did a great job before, during and after covid.
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Posted: March 5, 2020
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Posted: March 5, 2020
We have been a Randolph family since 2014 with both my kids and decides not to move out just because how much my children have been happy at this school. The teacher, staff and administration are all extremely dedicated to the students and their overall well being and extremely welcoming to reaching out to parents. The Score system does not do justice as this school is way more than meets the eye. It's extremely diverse and embraces different cultures and are welcoming to all. Students are happy at this school and loves their teachers.
Posted: March 5, 2020
Posted: May 20, 2019
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Posted: May 20, 2019
We have been a Randolph family for more than 7 years. The test scores do not do justice to the extraordinary academic growth and support provided for students. We love the IB focus on preparing life-long learners who are global citizens and how IB is infused throughout the school. The teachers and staff are caring and dedicated. They have sophisticated approaches to differentiated learning so that all students are challenged appropriately. I know several families (including our own) whose children are now successfully navigating middle school, high school, and college.
Posted: May 4, 2019
Based on reviews, we were really worried. However, now I don't want to leave the school. We moved in the middle of the school year and my goal was to stay in this school. My realtor had to pull a rabbit out of a hat, but I was able to stay at the school.
I think it's a great school
Posted: May 4, 2019
My child has been there for preK and K. Not a major factor, yet
Posted: May 4, 2019
They are learning about STEM and how to be social learners
Posted: May 4, 2019
The principal is a strong believer in STEM.
Posted: May 4, 2019
They have met my child and other children where they are on both sides of the scale
Posted: May 4, 2019
They were all over bullying on both sides whether the victim or perpetrators
Posted: January 26, 2019
Homework varies by teacher, but is used consistently to support what is taught in the classroom and is not overemphasized.
Posted: January 26, 2019
Teachers at Randolph are amazing at differentiation and committed to every child.
Posted: January 26, 2019
The IB program is very strong in developing empathy and respect.
Posted: January 26, 2019
The new principal - Mr. Ramirez - is a powerhouse. He's brought energy, enthusiasm, and dedication and his leadership shines through at every level.
Posted: January 26, 2019
As a parent, we absolutely love Randolph for our daughter. She loves going to school every day, is obsessed (in a good way) with her teacher, and has made many new friends. We love Randolph's diversity and that the school embraces the multiple cultures that make up the student body. Randolph's IB program is very special, and it has some of the smallest class sizes in Arlington county. There's only 16 kids in my daughter's class! We feel lucky we found this school. The current GreatSchools score does not reflect all of the learning and growth at Randolph. I also expect that under Mr. Ramirez's new leadership, the score may increase with time.
Posted: November 8, 2017
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Posted: November 8, 2017
We have a child in early elementary and are blown away with the quality of the teachers, the personalized attention that students receive, and the supportive community. This is a very diverse school where children's families are from all over the world and families speak something like 25 languages. The school does a phenomenal job bringing families together, making everyone feel welcome and teaching the children. We also appreciate the IB program, the values it instills and the focus on asking questions. Our daughter has made significant academic progress and loves school. We are very happy.
Posted: January 10, 2017
My son is now a 1st grader at Randolph Elementary School and thoroughly enjoys going to school everyday. He always displays a sense of enthusiasm towards what he is learning at school and eagerly shares wealth of knowledge with us. The small class sizes, familial environment, community involvement and hard working staff make Randolph a great place to send your child. The faculty and staff treat your child like their own and always make the school a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
Posted: May 21, 2016
Students who have moved on to middle school and high school year after year return to visit their teachers and also the principal. Most students walk to school which contributes to the feeling of community. The school offers a wide variety of activities and events that students, parents, local businesses, and volunteers can participate in throughout the year. The staff is always warm, welcoming, and very helpful. It is a jewel of a school.
Posted: May 21, 2016
The teachers do an amazing job of providing each and every student with a caring classroom environment and insuring that each student receives a quality education.
Posted: May 21, 2016
Posted: May 21, 2016
Through the IB program and teachers modeling those values plus community service is an integral part of the school's identity.
Posted: March 4, 2016
Great teachers and a principal under whose leadership the school is thriving. Very diverse student body, wonderful for kids to meet new friends from all around the world.
Posted: August 29, 2015
Since kindergarten my daughter has been ddiagnosed with adhd, said to have signs of depression, has been given an IEP, and had a history of stretching the truth. I have been reported to child protective services twice, have been offered help, but the help I need has not been completed. I am at the Piont of being afraid to ask for more services for having having been reported in the past. My daughter has been labeled as a trouble maker, but have not had the requirements of her IEP met. I tried going to counselor for support, even the principal.... but in the end, have had little support. The school seems to play on favoritism....which I have no idea how to join the club! It is scary setting your child fall between cracks at such an early stage! There is also poor communication within its system!
Posted: March 4, 2013
Test scores are not the best judge of how your child will thrive in a school with a low teacher to student ratio. This IB school has the most amazing principal and great teachers. The fact that the majority of the students have parents whose first language is not English speaks volumes on the overall test scores. Our son knows more about other cultures and has a greater appreciation of them than he would ever get at one of the homogeneous schools in North Arlington.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 1.1 mi | |
| 2 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 1.2 mi | |
| 3 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.1 mi | |
| 4 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 5 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 3 mi | |
| 6 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 7 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4 mi | |
| 8 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 9 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 10 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 11 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 12 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5 mi | |
| 13 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 5.1 mi | |
| 14 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 15 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 16 | Belle View | Condominium/Townhouse | Alexandria | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 17 | Hayfield Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria/Kingstowne | VA | 6.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 2 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 4 mi | |
| 4 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 4.5 mi | |
| 5 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 4.9 mi | |
| 6 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 7 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 5.7 mi | |
| 8 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Henderson Hall | 1.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 2.1 mi. |
| Pentagon | 2.5 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 4.5 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 4.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 4.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 5.6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 5.8 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 6 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 10.1 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 10.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 11.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 19 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 19.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 25.4 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 29.1 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 34 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 35 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 35.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 37 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 43.9 mi. |
