These are some of the top-rated public schools in Fairfax County Public Schools based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
RATINGS
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Fairfax County Public Schools at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
ACADEMICS
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
STUDENT LIFE
Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
STUDENT LIFE
District Calendar
STUDENT LIFE
District Finances
How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
STUDENT LIFE
Reviews From Schools in Fairfax County Public Schools
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Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2025
We have about 12 kids attending this school from our street. One feels their teacher is not supportive but the rest could not be happier. Overall it is the highest satisfaction I've seen in an... More
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Waples Mill Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 26, 2025
This school administration does not support teachers dealing with disruptive classroom behavior, in fact they actually have it out for them. If administration does not personally like you and children... More
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Whitman Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2025
My child came home the majority of the time extremely upset. This was due to many reasons. The student body, surprisingly for northern Virginia, promotes racism against all people from Asia and... More
Review for
Longfellow Middle School
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