Fairfax County School District

Gatehouse Adm Ctr, 8115 Gatehouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Fairfax County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 147 public elementary schools serving 95,614 students in Fairfax County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Virginia.
Public Elementary Schools in Fairfax County School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
223 Schools
1,493 Schools
# Students
180,714 Students
828,856 Students
# Teachers
13,021 Teachers
59,516 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Fairfax County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#30 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fairfax County   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfax County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
73%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfax County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
66%
59%
91%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fairfax County   School District and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
532 Students
2,176 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33,819 Students
60,924 Students
% Asian Students
19%
8%
# Hispanic Students
51,910 Students
159,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
19%
# Black Students
17,675 Students
177,538 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
65,221 Students
367,233 Students
% White Students
36%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
213 Students
1,248 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,344 Students
60,234 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
4,854
27,870
# Students in K Grade:
11,710
84,924
# Students in 1st Grade:
12,339
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13,226
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12,506
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,120
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,185
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,036
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,505
77,704
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,225
76,796
# Students in 9th Grade:
14,694
2,907
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,220
3,055
# Students in 11th Grade:
15,209
2,919
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,885
2,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,198 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,186 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$3,289 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fairfax County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3,287 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fairfax County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,198
$15,502
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fairfax County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,186
$15,257
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fairfax County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fairfax County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplar Tree Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 721 students
Rank: #22.
Wolftrap Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1903 Beulah Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 829 students
Rank: #44.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 1,006 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Colvin Run Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1400 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 766 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sangster Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 899 students
Rank: #77.
Westbriar Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1741 Pine Valley Dr
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 847 students
Rank: #88.
Navy Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 W Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 262-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 851 students
Rank: #99.
Archer Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Nutley St Nw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 541 students
Rank: #1010.
Chesterbrook Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1753 Kirby Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3210 Kinross Circle
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 467-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students
Rank: #1212.
Keene Mill Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6310 Bardu Ave
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 644-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 801 students
Rank: #1313.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8201 Lewinsville Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 506-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 948 students
Rank: #1414.
Churchill Road Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7100 Churchill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 288-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 600 students
Rank: #1515.
Cherry Run Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #1616.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5720 Clermont Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 921-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1717.
Canterbury Woods Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4910 Willet Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 764-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 796 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mosaic Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9819 Five Oaks Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 937-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 966 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Silverbrook Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9350 Crosspointe Dr
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 690-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 814 students
Rank: #2020.
Greenbriar West Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13300 Poplar Tree Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 633-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 623 students
Rank: #2121.
Floris Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2708 Centreville Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 561-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 699 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Great Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 757-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Willow Springs School Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 679-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 859 students
Rank: #2424.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6633 Brawner St
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 506-7900
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #2525.
Forestville Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1085 Utterback Store Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 404-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #2626.
Waynewood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1205 Waynewood Blvd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 704-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 726 students
Rank: #2727.
Wakefield Forest Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4011 Iva Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5004 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 764-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 775 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Springfield Estates Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6200 Charles Goff Dr
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 921-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 595 students
Rank: #3030.
Shrevewood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7525 Shreve Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 645-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 653 students
Rank: #3131.
Flint Hill Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2444 Flint Hill Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Crossfield Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2791 Fox Mill Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 295-1100
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Lees Corner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13500 Hollinger Ave
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 227-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Sunrise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10824 Cross School Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #3535.
West Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6802 Deland Dr
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 912-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 223 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 180,714 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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