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Fairfax County Public Schools
Key statistics
179,323
Students enrolled
214
Public schools
13,501
Classroom teachers (FTE)
13.3:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 12
Total staff (FTE)
29,704
District office
8115 Gatehouse Rd, Falls Church VA 22042
Phone
County
Fairfax County
Official website
NCES District ID
5101260
About Fairfax County Public Schools
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Mission: Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. Beliefs: Each student is entitled to an excellent education that meets his or her individual needs. Effective educators are essential to student success. We thrive in a vibrant, healthful, safe, enriching, and respectful environment. A well-rounded education enables students to lead productive, fulfilling, creative and culturally rich lives. A successful education system fosters effective communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. A dynamic partnership among students, parents, educators and with the community is critical to meet student needs and provide enriching experiences. Families play a fundamental role in their children’s education. Our diversity is a strength that creates resilient, open and innovative global citizens. High expectations inspire high performance. An educated citizenry sustains our economy and our system of self-governance. Self-motivation and personal responsibility are keys to future success. Early childhood education is crucial to school readiness and future success. Reading proficiency by third grade is critical for the academic success of all students.