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Get Ready for the Start of School!

Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School starts July 21, 2025.
All other schools start August 18, 2025.
 

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Kindergarteners Are Invited to Step Up to Kindergarten

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Registration for SY 2025-26 Is Now Open

Registering early ensures your child has the necessary resources and a smooth start to the school year.

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Welcome

Alexandria City Public Schools

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ACPS places educational excellence at the center of everything that we do as a school division. This challenges us to ensure our students are engaged in classroom instruction and have access to the educational resources needed to enhance their learning experiences. We will ensure that our schools are a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all. 

ACPS Fast Facts

Learn more about Alexandria City Public Schools by viewing the fast facts below.

16,335+

Total enrollment

Number as of Sept. 2024. See current enrollment information

18

Schools

2,200+

Number of staff

127

Native languages spoken

47%

Students eligible for free/reduced price meals

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905

Class of 2024 graduates

Learn more about the Class of 2024 from Measuring What Matters

87%

On-time graduation rate

Learn more about graduation metrics from Measuring What Matters

$359M

Operating budget

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