Oak Street Elementary School
Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: (703) 248-5660
District: Falls Church City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 3,4,5 • 587 students
Oak Street Elementary School, a public school located in Falls Church, VA, serves grades 3-5 in the Falls Church City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Oak Street Elementary School is a public school located in Falls Church, VA. 587 students attend Oak Street Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 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: October 17, 2019
Great my two kids were in TJ. thank you.
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Posted: April 13, 2019
They use current research on homework to determine how it is set.
Posted: April 13, 2019
We've seen significant improvement in our child's academics, behaviour and attitude every year.
Posted: April 13, 2019
Character building is a key aspect of the international baccalaureate program (which the school takes very seriously).
Posted: April 13, 2019
The new principal has a very effective community building approach. Staff, students and parents are much more engaged and motivated under his leadership.
Posted: April 13, 2019
Accessing the gifted program is too difficult. Many children who need gifted services are left out. They need more staff to better service this group of students, especially in the lower grades.
Posted: April 13, 2019
The school has a very strong and effective anti bullying, behavioural modification approach.
Posted: April 13, 2019
Overall this is an excellent school with great staff. An increased budget is needed however to provide improved services to low income, special needs and gifted students.
Posted: July 19, 2018
Principal Swanson is an amazing caring leader.
Posted: July 19, 2018
My son has an IEP. This school has been amazingly supportive for him. He went from 1-2's and reading below grade level to 3-4s and truly succeeding in just one year.
Posted: July 19, 2018
Posted: July 19, 2018
This is an exceptional school with great teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors and parent involvement. While FCC is expensive to live in, I wouldn't move from this school district for anything. My oldest is at MEH and is having a similarly great experience.
Posted: July 19, 2018
Children are given time in class to work on "homework." Level of learning is the same without the added stress at home.
Posted: July 19, 2018
This is our first year at TJ, but had a year with two wonderful fourth grade teachers.
Posted: July 19, 2018
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Posted: January 27, 2018
We love Thomas Jefferson Elementary. The principal is kind, caring, responsive, and a great leader. Our daughter's teacher is innovative and absolutely brilliant when dealing with our child's ADHD.
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Posted: May 28, 2017
TJ is a wonderful school! One of the things I appreciate most are the teachers - their dedication, competency and creativity. TJ has a new principal (2016) and he is terrific! He provides committed leadership. The PTA is active, engaged and welcoming - they sponsor fun activities and support art, STEM, sports, philanthropy and teacher grants!
Posted: July 18, 2014
Great. The counselors and teachers helped my child integrate into a new school and feel part of the TJ Paws.
Posted: January 13, 2014
Excellent school. Great teachers & parent involvement. We are lucky to have our kids in this wonderful school!
Posted: May 1, 2013
What happened to my other review??!!!!! -Great school, former student, I loved it, and it's a good thing the fifth grade is moving back.
Posted: October 23, 2012
Fantastic school overall. Well structured. Excellent teachers. Unbelieveable amount of parent care and involvement in this school. Parents of students place very high value on education and help out a lot with classroom activities. I have been impressed since day one as to the quality of education at this school. I attended a very good school system as a kid and this school system in Falls Church City is far superior.
Posted: May 17, 2011
Thomas Jefferson is an amazing place. The teachers are dedicated, the administration is responsive and the atmosphere is friendly and nurturing. Everyone form the librarian to the PE teachers to the bus driver seems to genuinely care about the kids. I am blown away by the parent involvement not only in classroom activities but also in programs like Outdoor Classroom. My son is very happy here! And ultimately that's the most important thing.
Posted: January 19, 2011
I have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader at Thomas Jefferson and I am very happy with the quality of instruction. Each of the teachers that my children have had have been attentive to their individual needs. I'm very happy with this school. The parental involvement is amazing - if you don't respond quickly you'll miss out on field trips or other opportunities to volunteer in the classroom because there are usually so many other people vying for those spots.
Posted: December 30, 2010
Really good studies Way of teaching and learning is very good Excellent field trips and school programs
Posted: December 8, 2010
Teachers are excellent and it appears that the school focuses on continued staff development. Also, in addition to quality, there is quantity of teachers and support staff. Excellent support for special needs and individualized instruction. Could not be happier with the school.
Posted: October 11, 2010
tremendous ethics and values; strong pta and parent involvement; boutique school while still being large
Posted: April 11, 2010
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 3 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 4 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 5 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 6 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 7 | Willow Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 8 | North Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 9 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 6 mi | |
| 10 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 11 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.2 mi | |
| 12 | Long Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 6.4 mi | |
| 13 | The Elms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 6.7 mi | |
| 14 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7 mi | |
| 15 | Cardinal Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 7.1 mi | |
| 16 | Burke Station Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 7.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 3 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 4 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 5 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 6 | Fairfax County | Springfield | VA | 6.5 mi | |
| 7 | Springfield | Springfield | VA | 6.5 mi | |
| 8 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 9 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 7.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 1.8 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 5.2 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 5.6 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 6 mi. |
| Pentagon | 7 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 9.3 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 9.5 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 9.5 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 10.1 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 10.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 12.1 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 14.3 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 16.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 20.4 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 27.9 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 28 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 38.1 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 38.3 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 39 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 39.5 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 40.5 mi. |
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