Best Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County, VA has 333 public schools (35 high, 31 middle, 232 elementary) serving 232,762 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Fairfax County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfax County, VA
The top high schools in Fairfax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1967 Students
2. Langley High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students
3. Meridian High
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Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
4. West Springfield High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2663 Students
5. Madison High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
6. Woodson High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2478 Students
7. Oakton High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2701 Students
8. Mclean High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2441 Students
9. Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2907 Students
10. Chantilly High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2937 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax County, VA
The top middle schools in Fairfax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cooper Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1054 Students
2. Longfellow Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1225 Students
3. Rocky Run Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 936 Students
4. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
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Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
5. Frost Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students
6. Carson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students
7. Thoreau Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students
8. Kilmer Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students
9. South County Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
10. Franklin Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 832 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax County, VA
The top elementary schools in Fairfax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haycock Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students
2. Sangster Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students
3. Kent Gardens Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1023 Students
4. Wolftrap Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 539 Students
5. Colvin Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 783 Students
6. Great Falls Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 547 Students
7. Navy Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 913 Students
8. Forestville Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
9. Churchill Road Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 606 Students
10. Waynewood Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 715 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax County, VA has a total population of 1,150,309 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax County, 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 County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfax County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfax County, VA
How many schools are in Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County, VA has 333 public schools: 35 high schools, 31 middle schools and 232 elementary schools, serving 232,762 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfax County perform on state tests?
On average, 333 schools in Fairfax County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Fairfax County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfax County?
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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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fairfax County
19 places in Fairfax County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (19)
- Alexandria (36)
- Springfield (24)
- Falls Church (20)
- Fairfax (19)
- Vienna (15)
- Herndon (14)
- Centreville (11)
- Reston (9)
- Annandale (8)
- Mclean (8)
- Chantilly (6)
- Lorton (5)
- Burke (4)
- Clifton (3)
- Fairfax Station (3)
- Fort Belvoir (2)
- Great Falls (2)
- Oakton (2)
- Dunn Loring (1)
School districts (1)
- Fairfax County Public Schools (199 schools)