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Fairfax County Public Schools

Fairfax County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

222

public schools

Total Enrollment

175,205

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Fairfax County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Fairfax County has 3 district entries. Fairfax County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 223 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 21 listed communities. Alexandria has the most listed schools, with 44 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 140 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

42 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

222

in Fairfax County

Reported Enrollment

175,205

196 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary140
Middle23
High27
Other32

3 School Districts in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Public Schools

223 schools
179,858 students

Northern Virginia Training Center

1 school
0 students

TRANSITION SUPPORT RESOURCE CTR/FAIRFAX

1 school
0 students

222 Public Schools in Fairfax County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 42 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 222 matching schools

LAKE BRADDOCK SECONDARY

Fairfax County Public Schools

Burke, 22015 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High4,377 students

ROBINSON SECONDARY

Fairfax County Public Schools

Fairfax, 22032 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High3,607 students

HAYFIELD SECONDARY

Fairfax County Public Schools

Alexandria, 22315 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High3,145 students

CHANTILLY HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Chantilly, 20151 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,937 students

WEST POTOMAC HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Alexandria, 22307 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,764 students

OAKTON HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Vienna, 22181 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,701 students

WESTFIELD HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Chantilly, 20151 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,686 students

WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Springfield, 22152 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,663 students

CENTREVILLE HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Clifton, 20124 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,623 students

SOUTH LAKES HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Reston, 20191 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,530 students

WOODSON HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Fairfax, 22031 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,478 students

MCLEAN HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

McLean, 22101 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,441 students

JUSTICE HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Falls Church, 22044 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,362 students

HERNDON HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Herndon, 20170 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,361 students

SOUTH COUNTY HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Lorton, 22079 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,273 students

EDISON HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Alexandria, 22310 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,267 students

ANNANDALE HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Annandale, 22003 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,182 students

MADISON HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Vienna, 22181 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,135 students

LANGLEY HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

McLean, 22101 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,123 students

FALLS CHURCH HIGH

Fairfax County Public Schools

Falls Church, 22042 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,118 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

22 more profiles

Fairfax County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Fairfax County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Fairfax County public school directory?

The directory lists 222 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Fairfax County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Fairfax County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Fairfax County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 42 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Fairfax County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Fairfax County Education OverviewCounty school score: 65/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.