Best Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA
Merrifield, Fairfax, VA has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 18,356 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Merrifield don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA
The top high schools in Merrifield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2701 Students
2. Marshall High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2109 Students
3. Fairfax High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2371 Students
4. Falls Church High
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA
The top middle schools in Merrifield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thoreau Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students
2. Kilmer Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students
3. Johnson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1072 Students
4. Jackson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1053 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA
The top elementary schools in Merrifield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stenwood Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 541 Students
2. Fairhill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 550 Students
3. Camelot Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 608 Students
4. Daniels Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 802 Students
5. Marshall Road Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 669 Students
6. Shrevewood Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 664 Students
7. Pine Spring Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 626 Students
8. Holly Brook Montessori School
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Holly Brook Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 66 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrifield, Fairfax, VA has a total population of 18,003 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, Fairfax, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrifield, Fairfax, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA
How many schools are in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA?
Merrifield, Fairfax, VA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 18,356 students in total.
How do schools in Merrifield perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Merrifield score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Merrifield don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merrifield?
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: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations