Virginia’s best public school system, middle school and elementary school are all in Falls Church or Arlington this year, according to one ranking.
Overall, Arlington Public Schools clocked in at No. 3 in the state in a new ranking from Niche, while Falls Church City Public Schools held onto its spot at No. 1.
Arlington Community High School celebrated its arrival at a new, permanent location in Pentagon City on Friday.
Hundreds turned out for the celebration at 1450 S. Eads Street, a more than 30,000-square-foot space donated by Amazon at its HQ2 campus.
The 70th annual Better Sports Club of Arlington awards banquet honored high school student-athletes, along with their coaches and boosters, for successes during the 2025-26 school year.
More than 30 high school seniors received awards for their overall excellence during competition, in the classroom and in the community.
