Discovery Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 523
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 16:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 439:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
5241 36th Street North
Arlington, VA 22207
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 288-2685
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
Our children have thrived at Discovery for the past several years. While one needed more social-emotional/behavioral supports and the other needed more academic support, we have been so impressed with the caliber of resources and time the school has to help every student. All the teachers are so ski
Posted by a parent on 1/26/2026Very high staff turn over in recent years, even in the middle of the school year. Behavioral issues are not addressed effectively
Posted by a parent on 11/17/2022Awesome school but kids need to get homework and communication s between teachers and parents need to improve.
Posted by a parent on 11/29/2018Best elementary school in the country. State of the art building and brilliant teachers.
Posted by a parent on 11/28/2018My 3 kids LOVE Discovery! Having had our kids attend several elementary (& pre) schools, overseas and across the US through the years, we are very happy with the quality of education and whole child centered mission at Discovery! Our kids are learning to be effective, ambitious learners and self rel
Posted by a parent on 6/27/2018Nearby Schools
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Arlington schools - Discovery Elementary School is located at 5241 36th Street North, Arlington VA 22207. Discovery Elementary School is in the Arlington County Public Schools. Discovery Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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