Summary
Oakton Elementary serves 795 students in grades PK–6 in Oakton, VA, as part of Fairfax County Public Schools, and it has emerged as one of Virginia's top elementary schools, ranking #29 out of 1,111 schools statewide — the 97th percentile and a significant jump from #118 the previous year.
Academically, Oakton is consistently excellent. In the 2025–2026 SOL testing cycle, the school posted math proficiency rates of 91.6% in 3rd grade, 96.7% in 4th grade, 88.4% in 5th grade, and 84.9% in 6th grade — all far above district averages ranging from 66.6% to 78.7%. Reading proficiency was equally strong, with 6th graders hitting 94.0%. Fifth-grade science proficiency reached 93.4% versus a 72.7% district average, and 6th graders taking Algebra I achieved 100% proficiency. Among nearby schools, only Flint Hill Elementary (ranked #22) scores higher overall, while Oakton outranks well-regarded neighbors like Waples Mill Elementary (#58), Vienna Elementary (#64), and Archer Elementary (#53). It substantially outperforms nearby Mosaic Elementary, which ranks #148.
Oakton's strengths extend beyond overall test scores. Chronic absenteeism is just 6.6% — roughly half the district rate and less than half the state rate — and the school achieves strong results across student subgroups: Hispanic students rank in the 98th percentile statewide, low-income students in the 92nd, and disabled students in the 82nd. The school is also remarkably efficient. It spends $10,786 per student and has a 17.2 student-teacher ratio, yet it outperforms schools that spend significantly more per student, such as Providence Elementary, which ranks #640 despite spending about $2,600 more per student. Oakton's combination of high achievement, strong attendance, and equitable outcomes makes it a standout choice among Fairfax County elementary schools.
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