Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia

Fairfax County Public Schools is a unified school district in Fairfax County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,147,837 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 391 sq mi (1,013 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,147,837
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Fairfax County
Land area
391 sq mi (1,013 km²)
Median household income
$153,637 ± $1,635
Median home value
$732,800 ± $4,766
Water area
15.4 sq mi (40 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5101260
Coordinates (central point)
38.829520, -77.273252

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Fairfax County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Providence District132,006 people
  2. Hunter Mill District129,501 people
  3. Springfield District128,686 people
  4. Dranesville District128,130 people
  5. Franconia District128,060 people
  6. Sully District127,667 people
  7. Mount Vernon District126,560 people
  8. Braddock District125,302 people
  9. Mason District121,925 people
  10. Centreville (CDP)71,706 people
  11. Reston (CDP)64,414 people
  12. McLean (CDP)49,627 people
All 78
  1. Burke (CDP)44,029 people
  2. Annandale (CDP)41,705 people
  3. Oakton (CDP)36,528 people
  4. Fair Oaks (CDP)35,545 people
  5. West Falls Church (CDP)31,279 people
  6. Springfield (CDP)31,154 people
  7. Tysons (CDP)28,936 people
  8. Herndon (town)24,672 people
  9. Bailey's Crossroads (CDP)24,271 people
  10. Chantilly (CDP)24,036 people
  11. McNair (CDP)22,655 people
  12. West Springfield (CDP)22,532 people
  13. Woodlawn (CDP)21,194 people
  14. Rose Hill (CDP)21,066 people
  15. Lorton (CDP)20,991 people
  16. Merrifield (CDP)20,698 people
  17. Lincolnia (CDP)20,320 people
  18. Franklin Farm (CDP)18,736 people
  19. Kingstowne (CDP)18,360 people
  20. Franconia (CDP)18,335 people
  21. Idylwood (CDP)17,559 people
  22. Hybla Valley (CDP)17,257 people
  23. Burke Centre (CDP)17,037 people
  24. Fort Hunt (CDP)16,700 people
  25. Vienna (town)16,412 people
  26. Wolf Trap (CDP)15,858 people
  27. Great Falls (CDP)15,228 people
  28. Groveton (CDP)13,931 people
  29. Huntington (CDP)13,502 people
  30. Newington (CDP)13,478 people
  31. Kings Park West (CDP)13,442 people
  32. Mount Vernon (CDP)13,122 people
  33. Fairfax Station (CDP)12,566 people
  34. Newington Forest (CDP)12,316 people
  35. Wakefield (CDP)11,930 people
  36. Dranesville (CDP)11,828 people
  37. Lake Barcroft (CDP)10,973 people
  38. Difficult Run (CDP)9,938 people
  39. George Mason (CDP)9,937 people
  40. Woodburn (CDP)9,503 people
  41. Seven Corners (CDP)9,371 people
  42. Dunn Loring (CDP)8,957 people
  43. Fair Lakes (CDP)8,894 people
  44. Fort Belvoir (CDP)8,449 people
  45. Mantua (CDP)8,298 people
  46. Greenbriar (CDP)8,243 people
  47. Bull Run (CDP)7,823 people
  48. Floris (CDP)7,589 people
  49. Laurel Hill (CDP)7,450 people
  50. Hutchison (CDP)7,284 people
  51. North Springfield (CDP)7,050 people
  52. Long Branch (CDP)7,034 people
  53. South Run (CDP)6,600 people
  54. Pimmit Hills (CDP)6,589 people
  55. Belle Haven (CDP)6,570 people
  56. Braddock (CDP)6,536 people
  57. Crosspointe (CDP)5,669 people
  58. Union Mill (CDP)4,484 people
  59. Hayfield (CDP)4,392 people
  60. Kings Park (CDP)4,315 people
  61. Navy (CDP)3,839 people
  62. Ravensworth (CDP)2,475 people
  63. Sully Square (CDP)2,394 people
  64. Mason Neck (CDP)2,039 people
  65. Great Falls Crossing (CDP)1,414 people
  66. Clifton (town)312 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Fairfax City Public Schools2.1 mi northwest
  2. Falls Church City Public Schools6.5 mi northeast
  3. Arlington County Public Schools9.9 mi east
  4. Manassas Park City Public Schools9.9 mi southwest
  5. Alexandria City Public Schools10 mi east
  6. Prince William County Public Schools14 mi southwest
  7. Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland22 mi north
  8. Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland23 mi east
  9. Loudoun County Public Schools26 mi northwest
  10. Charles County Public Schools, Maryland28 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Fairfax County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Fairfax County Public Schools before you rely on it.

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