Total enrollment
5,334
+300 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Fairfax city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Fairfax city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 72.6% | #49 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,334 | #44 of 118 | #1,264 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #97 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #98 of 118 | #1,722 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 38.4% | #92 of 107 | #2,163 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.1% | #3 of 115 | #25 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
25,026
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
5,334
students · 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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Fairfax city has climbed 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,034 students to 5,334.
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