For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,769 students in Fairfax City, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fairfax City, VA are Willow Springs Elementary School, Fairfax Villa Elementary School and Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairfax City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fairfax City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Willow Springs School Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 679-6000
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 679-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Villa Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10900 Santa Clara Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-2800
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3616 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 460-4400
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 460-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Eagle View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Dixie Hill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 322-3100
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 322-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Daniels Run Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3705 Blenheim Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 279-8400
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 279-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fairfax City, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fairfax City, VA include Willow Springs Elementary School, Fairfax Villa Elementary School and Providence Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fairfax City?
5 public preschools are located in Fairfax City.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax City?
Fairfax City public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Fairfax City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fairfax City include: Willow Springs Elementary School vs. Eagle View Elementary School, Daniels Run Elementary School vs. Providence Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School vs. Willow Springs Elementary School
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