Greenbriar West Elementary School
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: (703) 633-6700
Fax: (703) 633-6797
District: Fairfax County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 • 631 students
Greenbriar West Elementary School, a public school located in Fairfax, VA, serves grades PK-6 in the Fairfax County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Greenbriar West Elementary School is a public school located in Fairfax, VA. 631 students attend Greenbriar West 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 | 9/10 | 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. |
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Our military family has had an outstanding experience at GBW. Principal Blount is a dedicated professional, whose true passion is to see students excel both, academically and emotionally. He is approachable and dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.
The AAP teachers our daughters had for the three years we were there, were exceptionally kind, motivating, yet patient with our girls. They communicated well with families and encouraged a love of learning for their students. Mrs. Strohl and Mr. Smith have made a lasting and positive impact in our childrens lives.
The front office staff, nurse and custodians truly care for the safety and well-being for all the students under their charge.
The PTA is incredibly active and plays an important role in building a strong sense of community.
We will miss you all. Thank you!
Posted: September 2, 2025
Since the COVID outbreak, the quality of education in this school as been lacking. The teachers are more motivated to just teach the curriculum generally, and there is not enough homework assignments and projects handed out. The school used to be better. You really need to supplement your child's education with other external classes in order to really catch up with the actual curriculum. The AAP teacher here is also not very helpful and Fairfax County AAP and Advanced Placement curriculum is very confusing and keeps changing all the time.
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Posted: April 11, 2025
All my kids graduated from GBW and had the best education there! No other elementary school comes close.
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Posted: April 9, 2025
Our son did amazing in their GT program. Great teachers.
Posted: April 9, 2025
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Great principle, great teachers and great admin staff. We believe, we start our kids's educational culture in a great school.
Posted: January 19, 2023
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Posted: April 25, 2021
Great teachers, strong focus on academics and all round development, nice student body, huge play grounds and part of an amazing pyramid, with Rocky Run MS and Chantilly HS right next to Greenbriar West.
Also SAAC facility and personnel are very nice!
Posted: April 25, 2021
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Posted: October 18, 2019
All 3 of my kids have hated GBW, and there is no alternatives available.
Posted: October 18, 2019
There is no homework to complete, even if they do its too easy
Posted: October 18, 2019
They are just trying to create sheep who memorize tests, the kids arent taught to think
Posted: October 18, 2019
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Posted: October 18, 2019
My kids are bullied daily with no reprocussions
Posted: October 15, 2019
Outstanding experience. We moved into our house in the neighborhood just to attend this school. Our kids love it here.
Posted: October 15, 2019
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Posted: October 13, 2018
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Greenbriar weat is Great elementary school in Fairfax County
Posted: September 6, 2018
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My children are in gbw for the last four years and are thriving
Posted: August 22, 2018
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My son has attended since Kindergarten and is entering 4th grade this year. Overall we've had a great experience and little to no complaints. They recently changed principles from one that had been with the school for a long time so there may be some expected 'transition pains' but we haven't experienced any ourselves.
Posted: June 26, 2018
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GBW supports students learning and encourages parents involvement.
Posted: December 7, 2016
This is the second child that I have had at GBW. This quite possibly the best elementary school in the USA, especially in the Advanced Academics Program. Teachers are dedicated and pleasant, the front office staff are efficient and helpful, my kids have had a great time here; in-school activities are enriching, children are taught above grade level, and after-school activities are first rate. Awards are won in-school and by the clubs. My first GBW child has gone on to great academic performance in Middle School & High School because of the great start at GBW. My second child in on the same track. There is simply no better school, public or private, anywhere.
Posted: December 7, 2016
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GBW takes a leadership position in leveraging technology for appropriate school use.
Posted: December 7, 2016
Values are strongly ingrained in students during these formative years.
Posted: December 7, 2016
Teachers are dedicated, caring and communicative to parents.
Posted: December 7, 2016
Homework is productive, educational, fun and yet not over-assigned. GBW has gone all digital, so most homework is on school laptops
Posted: July 24, 2016
I was attended Greenbriar West Elementary school for all seven years. The only positive I have regarding this school is that I was taught well and learned a lot. Otherwise, I was very unsatisfied with my experience at this school. Staff members frequently acted condescending to their students causing students to further misbehave. Often times when a few students misbehaved they would punish the entire class creating an unhappy, unmotivating environment which led to bullying. I felt very unhappy as a student because the negative environment at the school allowed bullies to purposefully misbehave to upset me (by causing the whole class to get punished). Good, well behaved students were not rewarded and therefore, very few students truly acted kind. I additionally don't appreciate their bias towards AAP students. Despite students true qualities AAP students were given advantages over everyone else (such as winning awards, and other general privileges). For example non-AAP students were never allowed to ride on the handicapped swing while I observed many AAP riding on the same swing and they didn't receive any consequences. Lastly students who stood out from other students were unappreciated meaning this school basically has a "one size fits all" mentality. To conclude I'm very glad I'm permanently out of this school so I can once again be proud to attend school.
Posted: July 24, 2016
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Posted: July 19, 2016
I personally feel the teacher was more biased . If you do voluntary work at school your kid will get more attention and score influence works here!!!. My kid used to bring work done at school home with great comments and score but was given very low GBRS score. We moved here because of school but personally we feel its average and should have stayed at Mcnair elementary. No summer programs offered at school too. I see racism too they don't show it but you can feel it may be its just that teacher and not all teacher
Posted: October 25, 2015
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My two children start this school in this September 2015 really it's very good school.
They are enjoying there study and Teachers or very professional and amazing.
Posted: September 9, 2013
My son just started 3rd grade here and he loves it! His teacher is very professional and the school offers lots of activities.
Posted: September 1, 2013
my son went to Greenbriar West Elementary school many years ago when we moved to this area. At that time it was going through renovation but yet all of the students/teachers made the best of it and everyone was happy. Now my grandson will be going to this same school, and I know in my heart that he will make new friends and enjoy his years here also. Great staff and Great school!
Posted: January 31, 2012
I've a 5 and 6th graders who are in GBW. Teachers are very professional and the standards are very high.
Posted: November 7, 2011
I have a 3rd grader and 4th grader, both in the AAP program at GBW. We moved here from a smaller town, and the kids were in a small, Montessori school. I did not have great expectations, but was blown away by this school. The teachers my children have are exceptional. The art program is awesome, and so is the music. I am really impressed with the kindness shown to me and my family, and, although it is a large school, it doesn't feel like it. It has been great!
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| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 1.4 mi | |
| 2 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 3 | Little Rocky Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clifton | VA | 4 mi | |
| 4 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 5 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 6.8 mi | |
| 6 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 7 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 7.2 mi | |
| 8 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 7.5 mi | |
| 9 | The Townes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas Park | VA | 7.7 mi | |
| 10 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 8.3 mi | |
| 11 | The Elms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 8.8 mi | |
| 12 | Burke Conservancy | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 8.9 mi | |
| 13 | Long Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 9 mi | |
| 14 | Willow Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 9.1 mi | |
| 15 | Burke Station Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 9.9 mi | |
| 16 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 10.2 mi | |
| 17 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 18 | Orange Hunt Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 10.8 mi | |
| 19 | Cardinal Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 20 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 11.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 1.9 mi | |
| 2 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 7.7 mi | |
| 3 | Burke Centre | Burke | VA | 8.6 mi | |
| 4 | Burke | Burke | VA | 9.2 mi | |
| 5 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 10.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| NRO Chantilly | 2.5 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 10.5 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 15.8 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 17.5 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 17.8 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 17.9 mi. |
| Pentagon | 18.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 18.8 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 20.9 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 21 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 21.1 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 21.9 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 22.1 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 23.4 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 23.5 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 28.2 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 38.9 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 38.9 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 42 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 48 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 49.9 mi. |
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