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 144 public preschools serving 90,610 students in Fairfax County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Virginia.
Public Preschools in Fairfax County School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
223 Schools
1,059 Schools
# Students
180,714 Students
522,218 Students
# Teachers
13,021 Teachers
37,218 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.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
532 Students
1,435 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33,819 Students
42,355 Students
% Asian Students
19%
8%
# Hispanic Students
51,910 Students
104,836 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
20%
# Black Students
17,675 Students
103,630 Students
% Black Students
10%
20%
# White Students
65,221 Students
231,144 Students
% White Students
36%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
213 Students
693 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,344 Students
38,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,854
34,291
# Students in K Grade:
11,710
76,338
# Students in 1st Grade:
12,339
80,198
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13,226
82,775
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12,506
74,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,120
76,158
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,185
74,304
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,036
13,434
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,505
1,615
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,225
653
# Students in 9th Grade:
14,694
1,849
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,220
1,917
# Students in 11th Grade:
15,209
1,904
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,885
1,841
# 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.
Total Revenue
$3,289 MM
$19,496 MM

Spending
$3,287 MM
$19,187 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,198
$15,502

Spending / Student
$18,186
$15,257

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