Public schools in Fairfax, VA
26 open public schools with an address in Fairfax, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
23,676
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fairfax public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Fairfax, VA: 18 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 23,676 students, an average of 1,029 per school. The largest campus is Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and the largest elementary school is Providence Elementary (954).
Fairfax County Public Schools operates the most schools here (24), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.3:1, 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 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 23% 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 Fairfax
Elementary schools in Fairfax
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Brae Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 718 | 12.9:1 | |
| Daniels Run Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 811 | 14.3:1 | |
| Eagle View Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 665 | 12.9:1 | |
| Fairfax Villa Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 514 | 12.8:1 | |
| Fairhill Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 566 | 14:1 | |
| Greenbriar East Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 922 | 15.1:1 | |
| Greenbriar West Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 630 | 13.6:1 | |
| Laurel Ridge Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 835 | 13.9:1 | |
| Lees Corner Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 547 | 13.9:1 | |
| Little Run Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 264 | 8.7:1 | |
| Mantua Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 909 | 15.6:1 | |
| Mosaic Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 927 | 15.5:1 | |
| Navy Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 848 | 15.7:1 | |
| Oak View Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 776 | 16.5:1 | |
| Olde Creek Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 359 | 10.5:1 | |
| Providence Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 954 | 14.9:1 | |
| Wakefield Forest Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 626 | 15.7:1 | |
| Willow Springs Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 818 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Fairfax
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Middle Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 1,272 | 14.4:1 | |
| Johnson Middle Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 1,165 | 12:1 |
High schools in Fairfax
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,404 | 17.2:1 | |
| Robinson Secondary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–12 | 3,710 | 21.6:1 | |
| Woodson High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,436 | 12.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fairfax
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax High School Academy Fairfax County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P Northern Virginia Training Center · Special Education School | PK–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.3%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black6.9%
- Asian22%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Fairfax schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (23,676 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairfax
How many public schools are in Fairfax, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Fairfax: 18 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 23,676 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairfax?
Schools with an address in Fairfax belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fairfax County Public Schools (24 schools), Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms (1 school), Northern Virginia Training Center (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fairfax?
Robinson Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairfax, with 3,710 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairfax?
No school with an address in Fairfax 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 Fairfax schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairfax public schools is 14.3:1, 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 Fairfax 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