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Falls Church city

Virginia · Public K-12

Inside Falls Church city, Virginia, public K-12 schools number 4 and serve about 2,185 students out of a population of 14,710. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Falls Church city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,185
-135 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 64%
% Hispanic
14%
was 14%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
7%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,185
NCES CCD
Median income
$143,262
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
12.6%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
2
660 students
Middle
1
632 students
High
1
893 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Falls Church City Public Schools
2,185 students · 1 district in Falls Church city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Falls Church 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
70%
Hispanic
11%
Black
4%
Asian
9%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
14%
Black
4%
Asian
7%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
80.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.0% under 18

Test scores in Falls Church city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Meridian High· 97.0%
  2. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle· 92.0%
  3. Oak Street Elementary· 89.0%

See all 3 schools in Falls Church city ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Meridian HighFalls ChurchHigh09-12893·
Mary Ellen Henderson MiddleFalls ChurchMiddle06-08632·
Oak Street ElementaryFalls ChurchElementary03-05587·
Jessie Thackrey PreschoolFalls ChurchElementaryPK-PK73·

Cities in Falls Church city

Falls Church4 schools

About Falls Church city

Falls Church city is a compact Virginia county of about 14,710 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 2,185 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $143,262, 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 2%. That income level is 87% meaningfully above the Virginia median.

On the school-mix side, Falls Church city covers 2 elementary schools (660 students), 1 middle school (632), and 1 high school (893).

Falls Church City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,185 students across Falls Church city.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,185 students, shrank 6% from the 2,320 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Falls Church city discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Falls Church city?
Falls Church city, Virginia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,185 students.
How many high schools are in Falls Church city?
Falls Church city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 893 students.
How many middle schools are in Falls Church city?
Falls Church city, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 632 students.
How many elementary schools are in Falls Church city?
Falls Church city, Virginia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 660 students.
What is the largest school district in Falls Church city?
Falls Church City Public Schools is the largest school district in Falls Church city, serving approximately 2,185 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Falls Church city?
Falls Church city, Virginia has a population of approximately 14,710, with a median age of 41. About 24.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Falls Church city?
Median household income in Falls Church city is $143,262, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 2.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Falls Church city?
Approximately 80.5% of adults 25 and older in Falls Church city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Falls Church city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 12.6% of students in Falls Church 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 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Falls Church city schools?
Across Falls Church city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data