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Best Fairfax Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 12,689 students in Fairfax, VA. The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: n/an/a
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.p
Special Education School
9901 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax, VA?
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfax?
19 public elementary schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fairfax are often viewed compared to one another?

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