Fairfax: Schools & Education
Education in Fairfax: 27 public schools. Robinson Secondary is the largest at 3,607 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 23,665 students.
- ~927 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
27 K-12 schools serving the area — about 927 residents per school. 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (14)
Schools (27)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Department of Education State-, Fairfax County Public Schools, Northern Virginia Training Cen |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 27 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 23,665 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,532 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,840 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 20.5% |
| Schools Count | 27 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (2)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Fairfax City Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 3915 Chain Bridge Rd. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 293-6227 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22030 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3380 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 142 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 62.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 10 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12