Top 5 Best Fairfax City Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,078 students in Fairfax City, VA (there are 8 private schools, serving 611 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Fairfax City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairfax City, VA are Willow Springs Elementary School, Fairfax Villa Elementary School and Johnson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fairfax City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Fairfax City Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Willow Springs School Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 679-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 912 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Villa Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10900 Santa Clara Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3801 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfax High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,305 students
Rank: #55.
Daniels Run Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 Old Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 279-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 777 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle View Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Dixie Hill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 322-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Providence Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3616 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 460-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 900 students
Rank: #88.
Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
Reading: ≥50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 Page Ave.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 246-2915
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfax High School Academy
Vocational School
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fairfax City, VA

Fairfax City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4800 West Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fairfax City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Fairfax City, VA include Willow Springs Elementary School, Fairfax Villa Elementary School and Johnson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfax City, VA?
9 public schools are located in Fairfax City, VA.
What percentage of students in Fairfax City, VA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Fairfax City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax City, VA?
Fairfax City, VA public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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