Clifton: Schools & Education
Clifton schools: 3 public schools. Centreville High is the largest at 2,623 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,440 students.
- ~104 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 104 residents per school. 80.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Fairfax County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,440 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 269 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,288 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 29.0% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: 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 | Fairfax University of America |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Fairfax University of America |
| Nearest College · City | Fairfax |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 591-7042 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.3 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 (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CENTREVILLE REGIONAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 830-2223 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 14200 ST. GERMAINE DR., CENTREVILLE VA 20121 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 80.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12