For the 2024 school year, there are 144 public elementary schools serving 91,051 students in Fairfax County, VA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax County, VA are Poplar Tree Elementary School, Wolftrap Elementary School and Haycock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfax County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfax County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplar Tree Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Wolftrap Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1903 Beulah Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 319-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 890 students
Rank: #44.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 1,024 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Colvin Run Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1400 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 771 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sangster Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 883 students
Rank: #77.
Westbriar Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1741 Pine Valley Dr
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 937-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 786 students
Rank: #88.
Navy Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 W Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 262-7100
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 262-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 911 students
Rank: #99.
Louise Archer Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
324 Nutley St Nw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #1010.
Chesterbrook Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1753 Kirby Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-8200
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 577 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3210 Kinross Circle
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 467-3500
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 467-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 683 students
Rank: #1212.
Keene Mill Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6310 Bardu Ave
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 644-4700
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 644-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 753 students
Rank: #1313.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Lewinsville Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 506-3400
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 506-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 835 students
Rank: #1414.
Churchill Road Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7100 Churchill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 288-8400
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 288-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #1515.
Cherry Run Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1616.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5720 Clermont Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 921-2400
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 921-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 540 students
Rank: #1717.
Canterbury Woods Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 Willet Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 764-5600
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 764-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 782 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mosaic Woods Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9819 Five Oaks Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 937-1600
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 937-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 897 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Silverbrook Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9350 Crosspointe Dr
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 690-5100
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 690-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 788 students
Rank: #2020.
Greenbriar West Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13300 Poplar Tree Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 633-6700
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 633-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Rank: #2121.
Floris Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2708 Centreville Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 561-2900
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 561-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 710 students
Rank: #2222.
Great Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 757-2100
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 757-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 525 students
Rank: #2323.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6633 Brawner St
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 506-7900
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 506-7900
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #2424.
Forestville Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Utterback Store Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 404-6000
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 404-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #2525.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 720-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #2626.
Waynewood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1205 Waynewood Blvd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 704-7100
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 704-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 662 students
Rank: #2727.
Wakefield Forest Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4011 Iva Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-2300
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 659 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5004 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 764-7100
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 764-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 780 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Springfield Estates Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6200 Charles Goff Dr
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 921-2300
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 921-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #3030.
Shrevewood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7525 Shreve Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 645-6600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 645-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #3131.
Flint Hill Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2444 Flint Hill Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-6100
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Crossfield Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2791 Fox Mill Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 295-1100
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 295-1100
Grades: PK-6
| 566 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Lees Corner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13500 Hollinger Ave
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 227-3500
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 227-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 618 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Sunrise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10824 Cross School Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3800
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 536 students
Rank: #3535.
West Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6802 Deland Dr
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 912-4400
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 912-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
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Fairfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L C At Terra Centre (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6000 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alc At Burke (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9645 Burke Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7340
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alc At Cameron (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3434 Campbell Dr
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Alc At Pimmit (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7510 Lisle Av
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 204-3800
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 204-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bryant Headstart Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2000
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Camelot Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
8100 Guinevere Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7100
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7010 Clifton Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8000
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8000
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Elementary Sp Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
8115 Gatehouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fairfax Day Reporting Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2812 Franklin St
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-2320
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-2320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Interagency Alternative Elementary Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8101 Lorton Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Grades: PK
| 418 students
Northern Va Mental Health (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3302 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Secondary Head Start Centers (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Leis Center, 7423 Camp Alger A
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax County, VA include Poplar Tree Elementary School, Wolftrap Elementary School and Haycock Elementary School. Fairfax County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfax County, VA?
144 public elementary schools are located in Fairfax County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County, VA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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