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Waples Mill Elementary School

Oakton, VA 22124

Phone: (703) 390-7700
District: Fairfax County Public Schools

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public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 • 760 students

Waples Mill Elementary School, a public school located in Oakton, VA, serves grades PK-6 in the Fairfax County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Waples Mill Elementary School is a public school located in Oakton, VA. 760 students attend Waples Mill Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education.
Student Growth	10/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education.

Posted: August 13, 2026

The teachers here are pretty good, especially the tenured ones. Unfortunately, the school's principal and assistant Principals keeps pushing good teachers out and bringing in underqualified ones. The number of good teachers that have left the past few years is startling. The community here is friendly and engaged. Overall, I give the teaching staff a 4/5, the community a 5/5, and the Principal and APs a 1/5.

The Principal and Assistant Principals do not engage with the community at all, and are barely present at school events like concerts, plays, and programs. The place is still in ok shape due to great students, great parents, and pretty good teachers. However, the missing ingredient to a great environment is a School Administration that is friendly, engaged, and cares about learning and children. Sometimes there is bullying and the administration seems to ignore it or wipe it under the rug out of self-preservation. It often seems like they don't care about the students, the community, or even the teachers. Oakton, Va is a wonderful place and it's too bad that the School Administration seems to have it out for this community.

Posted: August 13, 2026

Posted: July 6, 2026

Activities like musicals, Family Heritage night, STEM night, Eagle Trot Fun Run, field trips, and more contributed to an exceptional experience for my daughter. I am very grateful for this school and our teachers!

Posted: July 6, 2026

Posted: February 13, 2026

this is a amazing school what so ever!

Posted: February 13, 2026

Posted: January 24, 2026

Beware of teacher Michelle McFarlane dont send you child here she is horrible and worst.

Posted: January 24, 2026

Posted: April 28, 2025

We have about 12 kids attending this school from our street. One feels their teacher is not supportive but the rest could not be happier. Overall it is the highest satisfaction I've seen in an elementary school.

Posted: April 28, 2025

Posted: March 4, 2025

I went to this school almost four years back. From what I remember, this school was better than the school I'm in right now. The community and the school how I remember it was very tight knit and genuinely cared about parents. The rating has gone down from a 7/10 to a 5/10 which is disappointing. Truthfully, this school doesn't necessarily teach you all the things about math and social studies, but it does teach you real life skills. Which in my opinion is necessary for a growing child.

Posted: March 4, 2025

Posted: January 30, 2025

Terrible experience with this school lack of accountability lack of discipline lack of care and dedication nothing out of the few years my kid has attended that weve had a good time with any experience with a teacher classmate they dont take bullying seriously or do a damn thing about it and dont care about your kids safety or care where they go after school

Posted: January 30, 2025

Posted: March 9, 2023

My daughter went to this school. She has ADHD and did not get any support when she needed. Other teacher told me that she was harrased by her teacher in front of others. And the new principal treated my child like a handicap. Whatever incident happened to my daughter, this school blamed on her. The new principal is very unconcerned and not caring on minority,especially Asians. Not a good school for anyone!

Posted: March 9, 2023

Posted: March 27, 2021

Excellent school with fantastic teachers, staff, and administration. Excellent before and after school care program (SACC) and a huge variety of extracurricular activities before and after school. Atmosphere is friendly and diverse with tons of students speaking multiple languages and being highly engaged in their communities through philanthropy and volunteering. Very active PTA (so lots of sponsored activities for kids). AAP goes up to level III (basically, same content as in level IV centers, but kids pulled out of class for it). Highly recommend this school.

Posted: March 27, 2021

Posted: January 6, 2021

My son Comes home
He starts his homework and finishes it
I check it and he remembers everything
He did it in literally 5 Min 2 sheets in 5 Min
The school keeps him engaged by Using Online Games that are educational
EX: st Math, Abcya
He now knows the table of 9 8 and 3 Mentally!

Posted: January 6, 2021

Posted: November 25, 2018

As a Veteran parent, I was very upset knowing the school doesnt do anything special for the day, however, my sister and I went to this school and its one of the main reasons why I decided to buy my house in the Waples Mill School district.

Posted: September 30, 2018

All four of my children have attended or are currently attending Waples Mill and I have been consistently impressed by the teachers and the school in general.

Posted: September 30, 2018

Posted: February 7, 2018

I had a miserable experience here especially 5th and 6th grade. A lot of the teachers here have no idea what they are doing and it really impacted me in middle and high school when teachers had to catch us up because of our lack of knowledge especially in the subjects of reading and writing.

Posted: February 7, 2018

Posted: November 16, 2017

This school has the worst teachers possible. Just because their student are scoring high doesn't mean their teachers are doing their job. Sometime I feel their teachers want to ride the high rating of the school with no work. They will find every possible way not to work.

Principle should re look at its staff, otherwise I've no doubt this school should be rated below at lowest level.

Posted: November 16, 2017

Posted: January 25, 2017

My child went to this school recently. My child was constantly harrassed by one of the teachers. First, I tried to not make it an issue. Then, the harrassment started happening in front of me and others. My child was coming home sick frequently. When I complained, the principle never returned my calls. The assistant principle down played to protect the teacher. Finally, I moved my child to a private school.

Posted: August 3, 2016

The teacher and staff were very responsive but not pro-active. My son did not have any bullying, but held students to the highest for honesty.

Posted: August 3, 2016

My child is 9 going in to 4th grade, arrived mid-year/foreign service family.

*BE FOR WARNED THERE IS LIMITED BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CARE from this Elementary. It has constantly been a struggle to find a balanced option. I have been on the waitlist for SACC up to #80 and havent made it that far down the list -its been over 7 months. Winwood/(daycare's) have been nice for younger kids -older kids have a challenge, but the only other option is Martial Arts or a nanny. PTA offers programs but no transportation and limited hours.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Nice public school. Had a few glitches with them registering emergency information and educational transition from overseas school with the teacher, but with time it worked out. The teacher actually spent quality time to help the children who needed it. When it came to end of year testing time (SOL)...ITS A BIG DEAL!! It seemed like crunch time for us. I fully recommend anyone who starts their child mid-year to get a tutor and work on what is needed for the SOL test in advance. Not much, if any, transition assistance (with academics or make a buddy program) for children who are coming from overseas schools.

Posted: August 27, 2014

We have two children, both have graduated from Waples Mill E.S.. Great experience, time passes so fast, it was a peaceful, blessed education. Thanks to all involved.

Posted: June 24, 2014

My kids love going to school here! They do everything in their power to keep the children from falling behind in a caring attentive manner.

Posted: October 14, 2013

This school has some pros and cons like any other school. Programs are good but that all depends on the teacher. Some teachers are working their for so long, I feel like they hate their job. I think school should give them early retirement and welcome new faces.

Posted: May 21, 2013

Too many phone calls to parents with insignificant problems. But when something serious happens, like several lice outbreaks, they give you a notice, but that's all. No separation of students, no removal of the student with the repeats incidents. Also too much parent involvement for this working mom.

Posted: May 21, 2013

My daughter has attended this school since kindergarden and she's now in the 3rd grade. I have loved all of her teachers - they are very dedicated and take each student's needs to heart. My daughter was placed in the Advanced Academic Program and she has excelled. Class size is reasonable, content is far and away more challenging than I received in elementary school. A++ all around.

Posted: April 7, 2013

We love this school!. Even though we moved house our one criteria was that we had to stay within the same Waples Mill area! Teachers are dedicated and hard working. The school is able to both challenge kids near the top of the class as well as give extra help to those needing it. School is well equipped and parental involvement is huge. Sometimes parent meetings/events can't fit in the cafeteria...!

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12	Shreevewood	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Falls Church	VA	6.9 mi
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4	West Falls Church	Falls Church	VA	7 mi
5	Burke	Burke	VA	7 mi
6	Falls Church	Falls Church	VA	8.1 mi
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Pentagon	15.5 mi.
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Marine Barracks Washington	18.8 mi.
Indian Head Naval Base	21.9 mi.
Quantico Marine Base	24.1 mi.
Andrews AFB	25 mi.
Fort Meade NSA	35.9 mi.
Fort Detrick	39.1 mi.
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Coast Guard Curtis Bay	47.2 mi.
Annapolis Naval Station	47.6 mi.

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