Fairfax County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 8115 Gatehouse Road in Falls Church, Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools operates as a premier cornerstone of public education within the expansive suburban landscape of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan region. As an active, traditional public school system, the district manages a vast network of 223 operational schools that serve a thriving student body of over 179,000 learners. Offering a seamless educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district reflects a dynamic multicultural community composed of significant Hispanic, White, Asian, Black, and multiracial student populations, fostering an inclusive environment tailored to diverse academic needs.

To support an educational ecosystem of this magnitude, the district relies on a strong professional workforce comprising nearly 59,400 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes over 27,000 full-time teachers, more than 4,300 instructional aides, and over 28,000 support staff professionals who collectively ensure small-group guidance, robust administrative operations, and high-quality instructional delivery. Whether analyzing regional educational trends or seeking a supportive learning community for students, stakeholders can connect with district leadership directly at (571) 423-1010 or explore their extensive offerings online at fcps.edu.
223
Total Schools
179,323
Total Students
27,002.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfax County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White64,095
Hispanic52,413
Black17,464
Asian33,136
Two or More11,497
American Indian523
Pacific Islander195
  • White
    64,095 (35.7%)
  • Hispanic
    52,413 (29.2%)
  • Asian
    33,136 (18.5%)
  • Black
    17,464 (9.7%)
  • Two or More
    11,497 (6.4%)
  • American Indian
    523 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    195 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fairfax County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary141
Middle24
High28
Other30
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:223
Students:179,323*
Teachers (FTE):27,002.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in Fairfax County Public Schools
Found 223 Schools
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