Oakton: Schools & Education
Education in Oakton: 2 public schools. Waples Mill Elementary is the largest at 843 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 1,621 students.
- ~18,264 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 18,264 residents per school. 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Fairfax County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,621 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 104 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 216 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 13.3% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Fairfax University of America |
| Nearest College · City | Fairfax |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 591-7042 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.4 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · 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 (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Oakton Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 10304 Lynnhaven Place |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 242-4020 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22124 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2808 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 14 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 74.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12