Best Schools in Fairfax City, VA
Fairfax City, VA has a total of 13 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 13,018 students attend Fairfax City, VA schools. On average, schools in Fairfax City score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fairfax City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Fairfax City, VA
Fairfax City, VA has 4 high schools with 8,563 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fairfax City score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairfax City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Woodson High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2478 Students
2. Robinson Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3607 Students
3. Fairfax High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2371 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax City, VA
Fairfax City, VA has 2 middle schools with 2,281 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fairfax City score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairfax City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Frost Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students
2. Johnson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1072 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax City, VA
Fairfax City, VA has 6 elementary schools with 2,174 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fairfax City score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairfax City don't meet expectations.
1. Daniels Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 802 Students
2. Providence Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 869 Students
3. Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
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Truro Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 37 Students
4. St Leo The Great School
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St Leo The Great School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 367 Students
5. St Anthony Academy
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St Anthony Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 51 Students
6. Guidepost Montessori At Fairfax
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Guidepost Montessori At Fairfax • Private • Grades KG • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax City, VA has a total population of 24,146 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax City, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairfax City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax City, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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