Armstrong Elementary School
Reston, VA 20194
Phone: (703) 375-4800
Fax: (703) 375-4897
District: Fairfax County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 • 357 students
Armstrong Elementary School, a public school located in Reston, VA, serves grades PK-6 in the Fairfax County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Armstrong Elementary School is a public school located in Reston, VA. 357 students attend Armstrong Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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Both my twins went to this school and we found it excellent. I have no idea why this is rated 4/10 - it is really 10/10! The teachers are fantastic, the principal is great and the PTA is very engaged. We can not rate this school highly enough.
Posted: May 16, 2020
Posted: May 16, 2020
Not too much homework assigned in the early grades.
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Posted: May 16, 2020
This website is awful at rating schools in this area - so many like Armstrong look low in the ratings mainly because it has a population that has English as a second language and/or has some poverty. In addition, the school is an Austism center, making the statistics for the school look awful. In reality, I couldn't think of a better school for my child to be at. Every year the teacher is as good or better than the previous. There is an active PTA with a bunch of afterschool classes your child can join.
Posted: March 25, 2019
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Posted: March 25, 2019
We have had an incredible experience at Armstrong. It's unfortunate that the ratings don't reflect the absolute best that it is - this unfortunately prompts skepticism and hesitation by those new to the community. The leadership, teachers, staff, and environment are all superb. I can't imagine a better school community for our kids in Northern Virginia.
Posted: March 13, 2019
The teachers are fabulous advocates and teachers for their students.
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The administrators are fantastic. They go out of their way to make every child feel special.
Posted: March 13, 2019
Armstrong has been a great environment for our family.
Posted: June 14, 2018
Posted: June 14, 2018
Kids get daily homework, but not an overwhelming amount.
Posted: June 14, 2018
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Posted: June 14, 2018
The teachers are great and foster a wonderful learning environment. My kids love the school and their classmates.
Posted: May 29, 2014
My two kids love Armstrong. The teachers are awesome! The new principle is the best!
Posted: February 24, 2014
Great! I am in 5th grade and I am lovin' this school as always since kindergarten.
Posted: January 19, 2014
My son is enjoying his Kindergarten experience at Armstrong. The teachers really encourage parents to volunteer for the many different lessons, such as art and math. The after school programs available are great! He has learned so much this year and has made a lot of new friends.
Posted: August 11, 2013
Great school, my child attended from 3-5th grade (2008-2010) and loved going to school. The school has a no bullying policy which they take very seriously and makes for a good atmosphere for the kids.
Posted: November 10, 2010
Armstrong elementary school is an excellent school. I believe its excellence is due mostly in part to the teaching staff. The principal appeared great untill a conflict arises. Hopefully a new principal with experience will be in place soon.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 10 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 11.7 mi | |
| 11 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 11.8 mi | |
| 12 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 12.2 mi | |
| 13 | Willow Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 12.3 mi | |
| 14 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 12.3 mi | |
| 15 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 12.4 mi | |
| 16 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 12.7 mi | |
| 17 | Long Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 12.8 mi | |
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| 19 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 13.4 mi |
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| 1 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 7.1 mi | |
| 2 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 7.4 mi | |
| 3 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 4 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 10.2 mi | |
| 5 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 10.8 mi | |
| 6 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 11.4 mi |
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