Total enrollment
5,334
+285 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
Fairfax city
Virginia · Public K-12
Fairfax city runs 5 public K-12 schools inside Virginia, with the county population around 25,026. The mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Fairfax city
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 39%
% Hispanic
29%
was 28%
% Black
8%
was 9%
% Asian
21%
was 19%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
5,334
NCES CCD
Median income
$132,348
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.4%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
3
1,765 students
Middle
1
1,165 students
High
1
2,404 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fairfax County Public Schools
5,334 students · 1 district in Fairfax city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fairfax city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
62.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
37
24.8% under 18
Test scores in Fairfax city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Fairfax High· 87.0%
- Johnson Middle· 77.0%
- Daniels Run Elementary· 70.0%
- Providence Elementary· 69.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax High | Fairfax | High | 09-12 | 2,404 | · |
| Johnson Middle | Fairfax | Middle | 07-08 | 1,165 | · |
| Providence Elementary | Fairfax | Elementary | PK-06 | 954 | · |
| Daniels Run Elementary | Fairfax | Elementary | PK-06 | 811 | · |
| Fairfax High School Academy | Fairfax | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Fairfax city
About Fairfax city
In Virginia, Fairfax city is a thinly populated county of about 25,026 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 5,334 students between them.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $132,348 a year, roughly 62% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 73% noticeably above the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Fairfax city comprises 3 elementary schools (1,765 students), 1 middle school (1,165), and 1 high school (2,404).
Fairfax County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,334 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Fairfax city has climbed 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,049 students to 5,334. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 39% to 35%.
On allk12, the community for Fairfax city discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data