For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 6,147 students in Fairfax, VA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfax, VA are Frost Middle School, Robinson Secondary and Johnson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fairfax, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-5700
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 3,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3801 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-2400
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.p
Special Education School
9901 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfax, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfax, VA include Frost Middle School, Robinson Secondary and Johnson Middle School. Fairfax has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairfax?
4 public middle schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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