Alexandria City Public Schools | 6,613 followers on LinkedIn. Our mission: Nurture, educate and inspire each student for success. | Situated only eight miles from Washington, D.C., Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) in Alexandria, VA serves more than 16,300 students who hail from more than 119 countries and speak 124 languages. ACPS has 18 schools, including two middle schools, two K-8 schools, a pre-K school, and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School. ACPS offers a variety of attractive benefits for our staff, that includes a range of healthcare benefits and generous leave.