Black and white photograph of Miss Tomlinson’s Combined Grade 6 and 7 Class at Virginia Hills Elementary School in April 1958.

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.

Photograph of the front exterior of Annandale Elementary School taken in 1954.

School History: Annandale Elementary School

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Photograph of the main entrance of Barden Elementary School.

School History: Barden Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Belle Willard School.

School History: Belle Willard School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Burke Elementary School.

School History: Burke Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Cedar Lane Elementary School.

School History: Cedar Lane Elementary School

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Black and white photograph of Chapel Square Elementary School taken from a hill overlooking the school. The front and one side of the building are visible.

School History: Chapel Square Elementary School

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Black and white photograph of Cheney Elementary School taken in 1967.

School History: Cheney Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Clifton Elementary School taken in the mid-1980s.

School History: Clifton Elementary School

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Black and white photograph of Devonshire Elementary School.

School History: Devonshire Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Dunn Loring Elementary School taken in 1954.

School History: Dunn Loring Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Edsall Park Elementary School that was taken in the late 1960s.

School History: Edsall Park Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Fairfax Elementary School.

School History: Fairfax Elementary School

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Aerial photograph of Fort Hunt High School.

School History: Fort Hunt High School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Green Acres Elementary School.

School History: Green Acres Elementary School

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Photograph of the new Groveton High School’s Quander Hall.

School History: Groveton High School

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Black and white photograph of the exterior of Hollin Hall Elementary School taken in 1954.

School History: Hollin Hall Elementary School

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Black and white classroom group portrait of Mrs. Crist’s 6th Grade Class at Hollin Hills Elementary School in 1959

School History: Hollin Hills Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Jermantown Elementary School.

School History: Jermantown Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of John C. Wood Elementary School taken in the late 1960s.

School History: John C. Wood Elementary School

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Photograph of the main entrance of Whittier Intermediate School at the school’s City of Falls Church location. The ground out front is covered in snow.

School History: John G. Whittier Intermediate School

Learn about the history of John Greenleaf Whittier Intermediate School
Photograph of the front exterior of Layton Hall Elementary School.

School History: Layton Hall Elementary School

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Color photograph of the main entrance of Lewinsville Elementary School. The picture was taken around 1982 or 1983.

School History: Lewinsville Elementary School

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Black and white photograph of the front exterior of Lincolnia Elementary School. Children are playing on the lawn in front of the school.

School History: Lincolnia School

Learn about the history of Lincolnia Elementary School and the Lincolnia Center
Color photograph of the front exterior of Lorton Elementary School taken in the mid-1980s.

School History: Lorton Elementary School

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Photograph of the front exterior of Jermantown Elementary School.

School History: Jermantown Elementary School

Learn about the history of Jermantown Elementary School
Photograph of the main entrance of Whittier Intermediate School at the school’s City of Falls Church location. The ground out front is covered in snow.

School History: John G. Whittier Intermediate School

Learn about the history of John Greenleaf Whittier Intermediate School
Photograph of the front exterior of John C. Wood Elementary School taken in the late 1960s.

School History: John C. Wood Elementary School

Learn about the history of John C. Wood Elementary School
Black and white photograph of Miss Tomlinson’s Combined Grade 6 and 7 Class at Virginia Hills Elementary School in April 1958.

School History: Virginia Hills Elementary School

Learn about the history of Virginia Hills Elementary School
Black and white classroom group portrait of Mrs. Crist’s 6th Grade Class at Hollin Hills Elementary School in 1959

School History: Hollin Hills Elementary School

Learn about the history of Hollin Hills Elementary School
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School Histories

An A-Z list of FCPS' School History pages.