For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,769 students in Fairfax City, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax City, VA are Willow Springs Elementary School, Fairfax Villa Elementary School and Daniels Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax City, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairfax City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairfax City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Willow Springs School Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 679-6000
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 679-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 859 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Villa Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10900 Santa Clara Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-2800
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Daniels Run Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3705 Blenheim Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 279-8400
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 279-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 819 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Dixie Hill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 322-3100
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 322-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Rank: #55.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3616 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 460-4400
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 460-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 893 students
Fairfax City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairfax Correctional Center Unit #30 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4800 West Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax City, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairfax City, VA include Willow Springs Elementary School, Fairfax Villa Elementary School and Daniels Run Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairfax City?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fairfax City.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax City?
Fairfax City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fairfax City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fairfax City include: Willow Springs Elementary School vs. Eagle View Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School vs. Willow Springs Elementary School, Daniels Run Elementary School vs. Providence Elementary School
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