
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