Best Schools in Fairfax City, VA
Fairfax City, VA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,333 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Fairfax City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfax City, VA
The top high schools in Fairfax City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2478 Students
2. Oakton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2701 Students
3. Fairfax High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2371 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax City, VA
The top middle schools in Fairfax City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frost Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students
2. Thoreau Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students
3. Johnson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1072 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax City, VA
The top elementary schools in Fairfax City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Olde Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
2. Daniels Run Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 802 Students
3. Providence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 869 Students
4. Marshall Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 669 Students
5. Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 37 Students
6. St Anthony Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Anthony Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 51 Students
7. St Leo The Great School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Leo The Great School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 367 Students
8. Guidepost Montessori At Fairfax
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Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfax City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfax City, VA
How many schools are in Fairfax City, VA?
Fairfax City, VA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,333 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfax City perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Fairfax City score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Fairfax City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfax City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations