Innovation Elementary School
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 228-7670
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 483 students
Innovation 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 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Innovation Elementary School is a public school located in Arlington, VA. 483 students attend Innovation Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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: July 6, 2026
Excellent school, my kids are really happy here and look forward to school every morning!
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Posted: July 3, 2026
Amazing school, small classes and great community. My son has really enjoyed his kindergarten class and is thriving here. Teachers are nurturing and kind and he looks forward to going to school every day. Couldnt be happier!
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Posted: December 18, 2023
A specific community is given excessive attention here! not everyone is welcomed open heartedly.
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Posted: May 4, 2023
Great schools has mistakenly merged reviews from a totally separate APS school onto the Innovation page.
Innovation opened in Fall 2021 as a brand new school so any reviews before that date can be disregarded. Those older reviews are for Arlington Science Focus School (ASFS). ASFS Great Schools page has mysteriously disappeared. Great Schools is a mess.
Pros of Innovation Elementary;
Innovation has wonderful teachers
High diversity
Awesome active PTA
Fabulous playground
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My son looks forward to going to school every single day and that is what matters most! He loves his teachers and has settled in so quickly in spite of being an introvert and being new to the country. Kids' opinions are respected and valued. Differences are celebrated. Kids have freedom to express themselves and be who they are.
Posted: January 3, 2023
We arrived in USA in August 2021 and our daughter didnt know one word in English. She started to speak English in three months. She loves the school, the friends and teachers. Nobody treated her as an foreign and her quickly adaptation helped our family environment succeed. My only wish is that school could have homework so we could have more guidance to study with her at home.
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Posted: October 31, 2022
This school is filled with teachers and staff that love what they do and it reflects positively on the kids. Im amazed at how much they actually care. Also, the community is great with many parents involved to support school activities. Makes a huge difference when parents can be involved.
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Posted: January 5, 2022
I am surprised with the rating of this school. We relied on this rating and moved to Arlington so that our child can attend a great school. I have no complain about the school curriculum or teachers. My son loves his teacher. The problem is the school has so many holidays. Most weeks are 3 or 4 day schools. If it snows on a Monday, the school will be closed for a whole week (even if the road are completely clear after two days!) and they have no online plans for kids. I feel that when school is open, my child is learning something, but there are too many school closures for various reasons with no plans for kids.
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Posted: November 28, 2021
Mrs. Begley is phenomenal. She connects with the students, really has her finger on the pulse, and goes above and beyond helping families in difficult situations. The teachers are warm and caring. The PTA is very involved - we absolutely love it here.
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 2 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 3 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 4 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4 mi | |
| 5 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 6 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 4.2 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 8 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 4.8 mi | |
| 9 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.9 mi | |
| 10 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6 mi | |
| 11 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 12 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.5 mi | |
| 13 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 14 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 6.8 mi | |
| 15 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 7 mi | |
| 16 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 2 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 2.2 mi | |
| 3 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 4 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 3.4 mi | |
| 5 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 4.6 mi | |
| 6 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 7 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 8 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 9 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 7.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Myer | 0.8 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 1.8 mi. |
| Pentagon | 2.2 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 4.4 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 4.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 4.9 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 5 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 5.2 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 6.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 7.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 12.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 13 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 19.6 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 21.5 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 23.4 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 31.4 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 32.8 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 33.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 35 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 38.1 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 41.9 mi. |
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