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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fairfax Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 23,676 students in Fairfax, VA (there are 20 private schools, serving 2,263 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Fairfax, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%). Fairfax has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairfax, VA are Navy Elementary School, Wakefield Forest Elementary School and Willow Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fairfax, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Navy Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3500 W Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 262-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4011 Iva Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Willow Springs School Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 679-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Mosaic Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9819 Five Oaks Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 937-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5004 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 764-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4101 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 3,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Greenbriar West Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13300 Poplar Tree Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 633-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Mantua Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9107 Horner Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 645-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Lees Corner Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13500 Hollinger Ave
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 227-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Fairfax Villa Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10900 Santa Clara Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Little Run Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4511 Olley Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10110 Commonwealth Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Fairhill Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3001 Chichester Ln
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 208-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Johnson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3801 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Bonnie Brae Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5420 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 321-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Olde Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9524 Old Creek Dr
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Woodson High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3616 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 460-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Greenbriar East Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13006 Point Pleasant Dr
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 633-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Eagle View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Dixie Hill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 322-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2222.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Daniels Run Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 Blenheim Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 279-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 Page Ave.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 246-2915
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfax High School Academy
Vocational School
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Rank: n/an/a
Interagency Alternative Secondary Center
Alternative School
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr,
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 423-3360
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.p
Special Education School
9901 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Support Resource Center/fairfax
Alternative School
2709 Popkins Lane, C/o Tsrc Al
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 423-4360

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairfax, VA?
How many public schools are located in Fairfax?
28 public schools are located in Fairfax.
What percentage of students in Fairfax go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Fairfax are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fairfax are often viewed compared to one another?

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