Best Schools in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, VA has a total of 62 schools including 13 high schools, 9 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 58,032 students attend Fairfax, VA schools. On average, schools in Fairfax score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fairfax greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, VA has 13 high schools with 28,445 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 score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairfax greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lake Braddock Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4377 Students
2. Oakton High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2701 Students
3. Madison High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
4. Woodson High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2478 Students
5. Robinson Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3607 Students
6. Chantilly High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2937 Students
7. Marshall High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students
8. Fairfax High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2371 Students
9. Westfield High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2686 Students
10. Falls Church High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, VA has 9 middle schools with 9,227 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 score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairfax greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students
2. Rocky Run Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 936 Students
3. Frost Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students
4. Thoreau Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students
5. Franklin Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 832 Students
6. Kilmer Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students
7. Johnson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1072 Students
8. Kings Glen Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 422 Students
9. Jackson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1053 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, VA has 35 elementary schools with 20,360 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 score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairfax greatly exceed expectations.
1. Navy Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 913 Students
2. Greenbriar West Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 639 Students
3. Wakefield Forest Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students
4. Floris Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 690 Students
5. Mosaic Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 958 Students
6. Willow Springs Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 904 Students
7. Oak View Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 764 Students
8. Lees Corner Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 594 Students
9. Oakton Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 778 Students
10. Fairfax Villa Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 519 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfax, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfax, VA has a total population of 132,888 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfax, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfax, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfax, VA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfax, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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