One of the reasons that people choose to live in Fairfax County is its highly-rated public schools. The top-rated schools in Fairfax County have Advanced Placement Programs (APP) that are available to most schools beginning at the elementary school level.
Certain schools even offer full-time or level four APP, while others only offer part-time level two or level three. In a level four APP, there are two different types of services, namely the level four center and the level four program.
The level four center is a school that has students from various schools within a neighborhood, while the level four program has students who are in the advanced academic placement program as well as high-achieving students that may not qualify to join the center.
Fairfax County 10 Top-Rated Elementary Schools
Now, let’s talk about 10 of the top-rated elementary schools in Fairfax County. This list is in alphabetical order, which consists of the schools’ location, mission statement, student-teacher ratio, the math and reading proficiency rates, free and discounted lunch rates, and programs available.
Each elementary school has a parent-teacher association/organization (PTA/PTO) providing enrichment programs. All 10 schools also offer the School Age Child Care (SACC) Program that provides before and after school care for children.
On top of that, a number of schools on this list either have a foreign language program or a few immersion programs. These top-performing schools are in good high-rated school pyramids with high test scores and tend to perform well at various criteria.
If you’re new to Fairfax County, all of the schools in the area are in a pyramid. At the top of each pyramid is one high school followed by a few middle schools and various elementary schools wherein each feeds into the one above.
So, let’s take a look at what to expect if you’re interested in finding an elementary school for your child in Fairfax County.
Churchill Road Elementary School
Address: 7100 Churchill Rd, McLean, VA 22101, United States
Phone: +1 703-288-8400
Mission Statement: Churchill Road School empowers our students to meet high academic standards, display exemplary citizenship, and promote global and social awareness of the world around them.
First up, we have Churchill Road Elementary School, which is located in McLean with about 760 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 94% and a reading proficiency rate of 91%, and 1.3% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Churchill Road Elementary School offers advanced academic services, including a level four center that students from neighboring schools without these services may attend. They also provide project-based learning and peer mediation.
Additionally, this school has a Spanish Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES), which is a program that helps students learn a world language through Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum. Their PTA-sponsored programs include after-school enrichment programs.
Colvin Run Elementary School
Address: 1400 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, United States
Phone: +1 703-757-3000
Mission Statement: Colvin Run is a community of compassionate, honest, respectful, and responsible learners on the run to shape the future.
Next, we have Colvin Run Elementary School, which is located in Vienna with 783 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 97% and a reading proficiency rate of 95%, and 1.7% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Colvin Run Elementary School has a level four center as well as a STEAM Lab. They also offer Spanish FLES, which provides a language learning opportunity to all students.
Moreover, there’s a strings program for grades 3 to 6 and an environmental education program where they teach grades K to 6 about composting and waste management. There are also a number of PTO-sponsored enrichment programs such as before and after school care programs, but they vary every year.
Haycock Elementary School
Address: 6616 Haycock Rd, Falls Church, VA 22043, United States
Phone: +1 703-531-4000
Mission Statement: We believe that our role is to welcome every child and family into the school and work together with the family to prepare the child for a successful present and future. We try to put ourselves in the shoes of each student to the best of our abilities and do for that child what we would do if they were our very own. Our role is to make Haycock a united community and a home for learning.
One of the largest schools on the list is Haycock Elementary School, which is located in Falls Church with 974 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. They have a math and a reading proficiency rate of 96%, and 1.4% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Similar to the previous schools, Haycock Elementary School has a level four center and the Spanish FLES program. Their PTA-sponsored programs include events and clubs for students.
Keene Mill Elementary School
Address: 6310 Bardu Ave, West Springfield, VA 22152, United States
Phone: +1 703-644-4700
Mission Statement: The Keene Mill Staff is dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation to enable all students to achieve future success. We provide a safe learning environment, set high expectations, and focus on the excellence and achievement of individual learners.
Next up, we have Keene Mill Elementary School, which is the first school located in Springfield with 822 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 95% and a reading proficiency rate of 93%, and 18.1% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Keene Mill Elementary School has a level four center as well as the Spanish FLES program. They also have a couple of additional programs available for students with disabilities. Their PTA-sponsored programs include before and after school activities and more.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Address: 1717 Melbourne Dr, McLean, VA 22101, United States
Phone: +1 703-394-5600
Mission Statement: The mission of Kent Gardens Elementary School is to operate as a Professional Learning Community and use Best Practices to meet the educational needs, support essential life skills, and provide opportunities that encourage service learning for all students. We will ensure that “Kent Gardens Lions” dare to be safe, responsible, and respectful as they work toward their limitless potential as independent learners and citizens.
The second school located in McLean is Kent Gardens Elementary School, which is one the largest schools on our list with 1,047 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 97% and a reading proficiency rate of 92%, and 1.6% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Kent Gardens Elementary School is the first school on our list that has a level four program, which doesn’t only have qualified students but also some high-achievers. This school offers a language immersion program in which students can participate only through a countywide lottery.
In their language immersion program, half of the subjects are taught in English and the other half are taught in French. There’s no need to worry if your child is not selected for this program because the school has a foreign language elementary school program, which operates in the STEAM curriculum and reinforces the foreign language through that content.
Another cool thing about this school is they offer monthly coffee talks with the principal, and they even have a running club for girls called Girls on The Run. There are also a number of PTA-sponsored enrichment programs for before and after school and some cultural arts programs year-round.
Mosaic Elementary School (formerly Mosby Woods)
Address: 9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
Phone: +1 703-937-1600
Mission Statement: Mosaic Elementary School serves a diverse population with students from 40 countries that speak 28 different languages. Our multiculturalism is valued as a source of strength. Students appreciate diverse cultures and celebrate American ideals.
Next, we have Mosaic Elementary School, which is located in Fairfax with 1,041 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 97% and a reading proficiency rate of 94%, and 21.8% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Mosaic Elementary School has a level four center and a student government program that focuses on community service, mentoring, and tutoring with volunteers coming from Oakton High School, which is at the top of the school pyramid for this school.
In addition to several PTA-sponsored enrichment programs, they also have a number of afterschool programs such as foreign language, math, science, and the Chess Club.
Navy Elementary School
Address: 3500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22033, United States
Phone: +1 703-262-7100
Mission Statement: We create in collaboration with parents, a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment that enables our students to learn to their fullest potential. This community of trust enables all to accept our individual differences and to promote an integrated curriculum where students take pride in the ownership of their learning, growth, and community.
Another school located in Fairfax is Navy Elementary School, which has 993 students enrolled each school year with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 97% and a reading proficiency rate of 93%, and 3.7% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Navy Elementary School has a level four center and the Spanish FLES program. There’s also a student council association for students in the upper grades as well as running clubs such as Girls on The Run and Student Run. This school has a project-based learning program, and there are a number of PTO-sponsored clubs, events, and activities throughout the school year.
Sangster Elementary School
Address: 7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153, United States
Phone: +1 703-644-8200
Mission Statement: At Sangster Elementary, we are a community of students, staff, and parents who work together to create a nurturing and innovative educational setting, so that we will be lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
The second school located in Springfield is Sangster Elementary School, which has 1,005 students enrolled each school year with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 92% and a reading proficiency rate of 95%, and 2.6% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Sangster Elementary School offers a level four center, a STEAM Lab, and the Spanish FLES program. They also have a special education program that serves students with diverse needs. Out of everything on the list, this is the only school with a handbells program as one of the music courses.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Address: 8201 Lewinsville Rd, McLean, VA 22102, United States
Phone: +1 703-506-3400
Mission Statement: Spring Hill believes in modeling respect and integrity, increasing environmental involvement, supporting a safe learning atmosphere, sustaining superior academic expectations, instilling individual creativity, offering open lines of communication, and nurturing each child’s gifts.
Another school located in McLean is Spring Hill Elementary School, which has 1,000 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 97% and a reading proficiency rate of 93%, and 4.2% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Spring Hill Elementary School has a level four program, and they receive national recognition for their performance in Continental Mathematics League, Science Olympiad, and WordMasters Challenge competitions. This school is also a partner to Read Across America, and there are a number of PTO-sponsored enrichment programs and cultural arts assemblies as well.
Westbriar Elementary School
Address: 1741 Pine Valley Dr, Vienna, VA 22182, United States
Phone: +1 703-937-1700
Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide all students with a sound foundation for learning in an inclusive setting that focuses on differentiated instruction. Learners are provided with an integrated curriculum that stimulates intellectual thought. All students are encouraged and supported to reach their individual potential through a shared responsibility by all staff. A Westbriar learning environment stresses academic excellence, develops personal responsibility for learning, encourages leadership, and promotes respect for self and others.
Finally, the last school located in Vienna is Westbriar Elementary School, which has 902 students enrolled each school year and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. They have a math proficiency rate of 97% and a reading proficiency rate of 93%, and 4.2% of students receive free or discounted lunch.
Westbriar Elementary School has a level four center, a school-wide character education program, and a Girls on The Run running club. There are also a number of PTA-sponsored enrichment programs that offer all sorts of activities for students.
As mentioned, each of these elementary schools feeds into different high school pyramids. In the Langley High School pyramid, there’s Churchill Road, Colvin Run, and Spring Hill. For the McLean High School pyramid, there’s Haycock and Kent Gardens.
Furthermore, Mosaic and Navy are both in the Oakton High School pyramid. Keene Mill is in the West Springfield High School pyramid, Sangster is in the Lake Braddock Secondary School pyramid, and Westbriar is in the Marshall High School pyramid.
For more information about these schools, check out this guide.
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Conclusion
Overall, you have learned about some of the top-rated elementary schools in Fairfax County.
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