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 223 public schools serving 180,714 students in Fairfax County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Fairfax County School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
223 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
180,714 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
13,021 Teachers
92,187 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
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33,819 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
19%
8%
# Hispanic Students
51,910 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
19%
# Black Students
17,675 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
65,221 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
36%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
213 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,344 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,854
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
11,710
85,239
# 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
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,225
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
14,694
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,220
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
15,209
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,885
94,595
# 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 Schools (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.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,253 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Cooper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Carson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13618 Mclearen Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,381 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Rocky Run Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-7700
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-5700
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 1,246 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,397 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Centreville High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,487 students
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #35 - 3635. - 36.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax County School District?
Fairfax County School District manages 223 public schools serving 180,714 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax County School District?
Fairfax County School District is ranked #28 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax County School District?
36% of Fairfax County School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfax County School District?
Fairfax County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Fairfax County School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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