Burke: Schools & Education
There are 6 public schools in Burke. Lake Braddock Secondary is the largest at 4,377 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 7,205 students.
- ~4,892 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,892 residents per school. 68.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (9)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 6,193 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 403 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,154 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 18.6% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
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.
| Colleges · Nearest | George Mason University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | George Mason University |
| Nearest College · City | Fairfax |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 993-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (11)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Pohick Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 6450 Sydenstricker Rd. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 644-7333 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22015 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3380 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 23 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 68.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12