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Fairfax County, VA School Guide

Fairfax County, Virginia is home to a number of amazing private and public schools that work to help students reach their maximum potential through dedication and embracing their creativity in the classroom. The parents and teachers of Fairfax County work together to provide the best possible education for children of all ages and are dedicated to ensuring that their students are learning in a safe and encouraging environment.

Public Schools

Fairfax County is home to 190 public schools, all of which have earned full accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education based on the 2008-09 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. Also, Fairfax County Public Schools reports an on-time graduation rate of 90.4 percent for members of the class of 2009. Fairfax County Public Schools is the twelfth largest school system in the nation. Students in grades pre-K through 12 are offered a diverse, high quality curriculum. For more information, please visit: http://www.fcps.edu/index.shtml.

For more Fairfax public schools information, please use the links provided below:

Fairfax County Schools – Handbook: http://www.fcps.edu/about.htm

School Profiles: http://commweb.fcps.edu/schoolprofile/

Private Schools

Fairfax County is home to numerous top-notch schools. Below are the names of these schools and a link that will guide you to much more information about each of these. Learn about their award winning curriculums, excellent instructors, and strong teaching styles.

Colleges

Fairfax County houses several excellent colleges and universities to meet all of you or your student’s academic needs. To learn about each of these unparalleled institutions, please click on the link under each college or university’s name.

George Mason University
http://www.gmu.edu/

Northern Virginia Community College
http://www.nvcc.edu/index.html