Fairfax County Public Schools

What Fairfax County Public Schools does

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is a government-operated K-12 public school district and the 9th largest school division in the United States, serving approximately 177,000-183,000 pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students across 199 schools and centers in Fairfax County, Virginia. The district is funded primarily by Fairfax County government with the FY2026 approved operating budget set at $3.9 billion (approximately $21,986 per student), supplemented by federal and Virginia state appropriations and donations routed through the Educate Fairfax nonprofit foundation. FCPS employs 41,298 people across 25,625 budgeted full-time-equivalent positions and operates the largest school bus fleet in the country (1,600+ buses, 31 electric), transporting nearly 131,000 students daily across more than 29 million square feet of facilities.

The district's technology stack is built primarily on commercial off-the-shelf platforms rather than proprietary systems: Google Workspace for productivity, Schoology as the learning management system, a Student Information System (SIS) for grades and enrollment, and Naviance for college and career planning. Academic programs include Advanced Academic Programs (AAP), Career and Technical Education (CTE) with 16,600 industry credentials earned annually, Multilingual Learners/ESOL serving over 36,000 students, Special Education serving ~17% of enrollment, Dual Language Immersion in five languages, and more than 100 AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment courses. Support services include virtual mental health through a Hazel Health partnership (high schools since 2023, expanding to middle schools in July 2026), School Age Child Care (SACC) with the new Beyond the Bell pilot at 20 sites launched October 2025, and Family Academy workshops.

As a public entity, FCPS does not have external investors, venture funding, or M&A activity. Its 'customers' are Fairfax County resident families, served free of charge at point of use. Distribution occurs through the 199-school physical footprint organized into six regional pyramids, three student registration welcome centers, and self-service online registration. FY2026 notable data points include 262 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists (up 40% year-over-year), a 93.3% on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2025, and an average SAT score of 1,183 (highest among Virginia districts).

Name

Fairfax County Public Schools

Legal name

Fairfax County Public Schools

Website

https://fcps.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Fairfax County Public Schools is the 9th-largest U.S. K-12 public school district, serving about 183,000 students across 199 schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, with a $3.9 billion FY2026 operating budget funded primarily by county government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG), Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district operations
• Special education services
• Multilingual learner programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Falls Church

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding source is Fairfax County government contribution. FCPS FY 2026 Approved Budget of $3.9 billion is primarily funded by Fairfax County.
2. Federal and State Funding: Additional government funding from federal and Virginia state sources for specific programs including Title I, special education, and nutrition services.
3. Donations and Partnerships: Accepts donations from community through Educate Fairfax foundation. Donations include musical instruments, school supplies, and monetary contributions.
4. Program Fees: Some programs have associated fees such as school meal payments through MySchoolBucks and before/after-school child care programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) operates as the ninth-largest public school division in the United States, delivering comprehensive pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education to nearly 183,000 students across 199 schools and centers in Fairfax County, Virginia. The district combines core academic instruction, advanced academic and career-technical programs, special education, multilingual learner support, and dual language immersion with digital learning platforms (Schoology LMS, Student Information System, Naviance), student wellness services including Hazel Health virtual mental health support, before/after-school child care, bus transportation for approximately 131,000 daily riders, and parent engagement services through a Family Resource Center and welcome centers.

Product overview

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is the 9th largest school system in the United States, operating 199 schools with nearly 183,000 enrolled students. FCPS offers a comprehensive educational platform combining digital tools (Schoology LMS, Student Information System, Google Workspace, Naviance for college/career planning) with academic programs (Advanced Academic Programs, Career and Technical Education, Multilingual Learners, Special Education, Summer Learning Programs, Dual Language Immersion). The district provides support services including virtual mental health services through Hazel Health, School Age Child Care (SACC), and Family Academy. FCPS also offers a mobile app for news and updates, and online registration for student enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Educate Fairfax: The official nonprofit partner of FCPS that energizes community investment in educational excellence
• Hazel Health
• Summer Learning Programs (SLP)
• Extended School Year (ESY)

Products and services

• Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Advanced academic services for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, helping students use their unique strengths and skills to achieve their best in school.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education programs preparing students for workforce readiness through industry credentials and CTE concentration sequences; 16,600 students earn industry credentials annually and 5,400 students complete CTE programs.
• Multilingual Learners (ESOL) English for Speakers of Other Languages programs supporting more than 36,000 FCPS students in their work toward English proficiency across a student body speaking 194 languages.
• Special Education Instruction Special education programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities (approximately 17% of the student population), delivering individualized education programs, related services, and access to 8 dedicated special education schools.
• Summer Learning Programs Summer educational programs including Extended School Year (ESY) services for students with disabilities and broader Summer Learning Programs (SLP) offering academic support and credit recovery opportunities.
• Dual Language Immersion Program Elementary dual language immersion programs offered in five languages, supporting biliteracy from an early grade.
• School Age Child Care (SACC) Before- and after-school child care services across FCPS sites, including the Beyond the Bell pilot program launching at 20 school sites under a Virginia Department of Education licensure exemption.
• Family Academy Resource program offering webinars, consultations, a lending library, open house events, and guides to help adults support student success.
• Hazel Health Virtual Mental Health Services Partnership-provided virtual mental health teletherapy services available to FCPS high school students since 2023, expanding to all middle school students beginning July 1, 2026.
• Online Registration Self-service online registration portal for new and returning families to register students entering kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Naviance College and Career Planning College and career planning platform enabling middle and high school students to explore their strengths and interests, research colleges, and investigate career pathways.
• Adult and Community Education (ACE) Adult and Community Education programs offering GED preparation, English literacy, and continuing education services for Fairfax County adult residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.3% graduation rate (Class of 2025, on-time graduation in four years)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025FCPS's 'Beyond the Bell' pilot program operates under a Virginia Department of Education licensure exemption for before- and after-school child care. The program launches October 1, 2025 at 20 school sites.
• Hazel HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health since 2023 to offer virtual mental health services to high school students. Beginning July 1, 2026, these services will expand to include all middle school students. The partnership addresses student mental health and wellness needs.
• Educate FairfaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducate Fairfax is a nonprofit foundation that energizes the power of the community to invest in educational excellence and prepare students for the future. The organization accepts financial donations and manages community partnerships.
• Fairfax County Economic Development AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fairfax County Economic Development Authority recognizes FCPS for offering 'an unparalleled quality of education and environment for children to thrive' with a 'rich array of programs for students of all grade levels and abilities.'
• Business and Community PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFCPS welcomes business and community partnerships through its formal partnership program. Partners can contribute to student achievement through mentoring, volunteering, donations, and various collaborative programs across the 197 schools.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery County Public Schools: Maryland's largest school district serving ~160,000 students with strong demographics, academic outcomes, and ESOL populations. Directly comparable to FCPS in scale, suburban profile, and college-readiness outcomes.
• Gwinnett County Public Schools: Georgia's largest school district serving ~180,000 students with similar scale, ESOL population, and suburban profile. Directly comparable large suburban public school district operating with similar student demographics.
• Loudoun County Public Schools: Virginia neighbor district serving ~83,000 students with similar demographic and academic-outcome profile. FCPS's CFO Leigh Burden previously led finance at Loudoun; comparable K-12 public school district with competitive outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Fourth-largest US school district with ~330,000 students and the nation's most linguistically diverse student body. Broad incumbent operating K-12 public education with similar multi-language programs and CTE scale.
• Los Angeles Unified School District: Second-largest US school district with ~430,000 students; operates as a broad incumbent across K-12 education with overlapping operational and academic-program structures, though in a far larger and more urban environment.
• Clark County School District: Largest US school district by enrollment serving ~320,000 students in Nevada. Broad incumbent K-12 public education operator with comparable scale challenges, demographic diversity, and operational complexity.
• Chicago Public Schools: Third-largest US school district serving ~325,000 students with comparable unionized workforce and Title IX/equity exposure. Urban broad incumbent with similar district-level charter-authority and academic-program structures.
• New York City Department of Education: Largest US school system serving ~1M students across K-12. Broad incumbent operating public K-12 education at massive scale with comparable governance, equity, and multilingual-learner programs.

Regional players

• Prince William County Public Schools: Adjacent Virginia public school district of similar demographic mix and English-learner share. Comparable K-12 public school district and competitor for students/families along the FCPS border.
• Houston Independent School District: Eighth-largest US school district serving ~190,000 students. FCPS's CHRO William Solomon previously led talent acquisition at HISD; operating in a different region but with comparable K-12 scale and student demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fcpsnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FairfaxCountySchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/fcpsva
• Instagraminstagram.com/fairfaxcountypublicschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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