Fairfax Station: Schools & Education
Fairfax Station schools: 3 public schools. Silverbrook Elementary is the largest at 798 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 2,138 students.
- ~4,189 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,189 residents per school. 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Fairfax County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,138 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 141 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 363 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 17.0% |
| 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 | George Mason University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | George Mason University |
| Nearest College · City | Fairfax |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 993-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.9 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 (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | BURKE CENTRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 249-1520 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 5935 FREDS OAK ROAD, BURKE VA 22015 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.8 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 74.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12