Public schools in Burke, VA
6 open public schools with an address in Burke, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,185
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Burke public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Burke, VA: 3 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,185 students, an average of 1,546 per school. The largest campus is Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), and the largest elementary school is White Oaks Elementary (699).
Every listed school belongs to Fairfax County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 20% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Burke
Elementary schools in Burke
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Run Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 481 | 11.9:1 | |
| Terra Centre Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 594 | 13.9:1 | |
| White Oaks Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 699 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Burke
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–12 | 4,411 | 22.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Burke
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALC at Burke Fairfax County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Burke School Fairfax County Public Schools · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.9%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black8.9%
- Asian18.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Burke schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,185 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Burke
How many public schools are in Burke, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Burke: 3 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,185 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Burke?
All listed public schools with an address in Burke belong to Fairfax County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Burke?
Lake Braddock Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Burke, with 4,411 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Burke?
No school with an address in Burke is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Burke schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Burke public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Burke guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities