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Fairfax city

Virginia · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 5,114 students, in a county of 25,026 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
5,114
NCES CCD
Median income
$132,348
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.9%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fairfax County Public Schools
5,114 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
White
53%
Hispanic
19%
Black
6%
Asian
18%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
8%
Asian
20%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FAIRFAX HIGHFairfaxHigh09-122,371·
JOHNSON MIDDLEFairfaxMiddle07-081,072·
Providence ElementaryFairfaxElementaryPK-06869·
Daniels Run ElementaryFairfaxElementaryPK-06802·
FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMYFairfaxNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Fairfax city?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Fairfax city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 5,114.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fairfax city?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Fairfax city?
Fairfax County Public Schools is the largest school district in Fairfax city, serving approximately 5,114 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Fairfax city?
Fairfax city has roughly 25,026 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Fairfax city?
Median household income in Fairfax city is $132,348, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fairfax city?
Approximately 62.4% of adults 25 and older in Fairfax city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fairfax city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 34.9% of students in Fairfax city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfax city schools?
Across Fairfax city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fairfax city?
Fairfax city residents are approximately 53% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Black, 18% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Fairfax city is owner-occupied?
Fairfax city has about 9,313 housing units, of which roughly 69.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data