Histories of Closed Schools (1974-2011)
Remembering former Fairfax County public schools.
Beginning in the mid-1970s, declining student enrollment led to the closure of many schools in Fairfax County, particularly in neighborhoods that saw the earliest growth during the post-World War II baby boom. During the period of 1980 to 1985, FCPS closed 16 elementary schools, three intermediate schools, and merged two high schools. Additional school closures occurred during the late 1990s and 2000s as Fairfax County worked to modernize and improve its public school buildings. Below are brief histories of former Fairfax County public schools that were closed during the period of 1974 to 2011.
School History: Annandale Elementary School
Learn about the history of Annandale Elementary School
School History: Barden Elementary School
Learn about the history of Barden Elementary School
School History: Belle Willard School
Learn about the history of Belle Willard School
School History: Burke Elementary School
Learn about the history of Burke Elementary School
School History: Cedar Lane Elementary School
Learn about the history of Cedar Lane Elementary School
School History: Chapel Square Elementary School
Learn about the history of Chapel Square Elementary School
School History: Cheney Elementary School
Learn about the history of Cheney Elementary School
School History: Clifton Elementary School
Learn about the history of Clifton Elementary School
School History: Devonshire Elementary School
Learn about the history of Devonshire Elementary School
School History: Dunn Loring Elementary School
Learn about the history of Dunn Loring Elementary School
School History: Edsall Park Elementary School
Learn about the history of Edsall Park Elementary School
School History: Fairfax Elementary School
Learn about the history of Fairfax Elementary School
School History: Fort Hunt High School
Learn about the history of Fort Hunt High School
School History: Green Acres Elementary School
Learn about the history of Green Acres Elementary School
School History: Groveton High School
Learn about the history of Groveton High School
School History: Hollin Hall Elementary School
Learn about the history of Hollin Hall Elementary School
School History: Hollin Hills Elementary School
Learn about the history of Hollin Hills Elementary School
School History: Jermantown Elementary School
Learn about the history of Jermantown Elementary School
School History: John C. Wood Elementary School
Learn about the history of John C. Wood Elementary School
School History: John G. Whittier Intermediate School
Learn about the history of John Greenleaf Whittier Intermediate School
School History: Layton Hall Elementary School
Learn about the history of Layton Hall Elementary School
School History: Lewinsville Elementary School
Learn about the history of Lewinsville Elementary School
School History: Lincolnia School
Learn about the history of Lincolnia Elementary School and the Lincolnia Center
School History: Lorton Elementary School
Learn about the history of Lorton Elementary School
