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2 of these schools are based in Arlington; the others serve Arlington from towns including Washington, DC (5 mi), Alexandria (4 mi) and Falls Church (4 mi).
16 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 20 swim schools listed for Arlington, VA teach swimming. The stages a school runs, the pool it uses and the ages it accepts are taken from what the school publishes; ratings and quotes on the cards come from public listings.
18 of the 20 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,061 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ISSA and NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 offers online lessons. We have a website on file for 19 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Popular times are on file for 7 of the 20 schools, and they show Saturdays around midday as the busiest and Saturday evenings as the quietest. If your child is easily overwhelmed by noise and echo, a quieter slot is worth more than a convenient one.
- “This program has not only improved all of his strokes/turns but also has given him a boost in confidence.” — from a review of Norman Swimming LLC
- “Kelly Rose and Dan genuinely care about each swimmer, are patient, and literally break down each stroke and movement.” — from a review of Swimbox
- “We love propel! The whole team is professional, kind, understanding, and goes out of their way to make my children feel confident in the pool.” — from a review of Propel Swim Academy
- “My child was initially nervous about swimming, but now looks forward to each lesson with excitement and confidence.” — from a review of Big Blue Swim School
- “In no time my son was able to build his confidence and swim in the deep end of the pool without any help.” — from a review of Everythingswim.co
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