Fauquier County Public Schools

Fauquier County Public Schools is located in Fauquier County, Virginia approximately 40 miles from Washington, DC and 80 miles from Richmond, the state capital. Fauquier County encompasses a land area of approximately 650 square miles and is bordered by the counties of Prince William, Stafford, Culpeper, Warren, Clarke, Loudoun, and Rappahannock. Because of its proximity to Washington, DC, the county has experienced consistent population growth rates over the past 10 years and is currently home to around residents. Despite that, the County remains primarily rural. FCPS student population numbers about 11,287 students. FCPS includes 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools and 1 alternative learning school.