McNair Upper Elementary
Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: (703) 793-4800
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 3,4,5,6 • 606 students
McNair Upper Elementary, a public school located in Herndon, VA, serves grades 3-6 in the Fairfax County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
McNair Upper Elementary is a public school located in Herndon, VA. 606 students attend McNair Upper Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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: February 26, 2026
So I am the type of person who only writes reviews if I am really happy or very disappointed. This time I am very disappointed I dont like the staff here not all of them but maybe 90 percent of them. They are horrible with parents they point instead of talking. They are not understanding at all. They do not know how to manage kiss and ride. Teachers there do not communicate good with parents unless the parents communicates with the teachers. I want one specific teacher for my daughter and that is probably the best teacher that my daughter will ever have. If we actually do get him.
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Posted: November 29, 2025
During my experience at this school, I felt that the administration was unsupportive of teachers and were not effective in creating a healthy school environment
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Posted: August 25, 2025
McNair is one of the best schools in the region and with its new school expansion supports many students in the area. Teachers are all experienced and supports the eduction and my kids moved to advanced curriculum because of their support.
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Posted: April 18, 2025
The principal is awful. Not sure how she even got the job as she is indifferent to much of the student body.
The test scores are high and there are smart kids at the school due to the fact that this is an Advanced Academic Program center. Not due to the leadership.
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 2 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 3 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 6.2 mi | |
| 4 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 5 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 8.8 mi | |
| 6 | Little Rocky Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clifton | VA | 8.9 mi | |
| 7 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 9.2 mi | |
| 8 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 9.7 mi | |
| 9 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 10 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 10.9 mi | |
| 11 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 11 mi | |
| 12 | Willow Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 11.9 mi | |
| 13 | The Elms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 12 mi | |
| 14 | Long Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 12.1 mi | |
| 15 | The Townes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas Park | VA | 12.6 mi | |
| 16 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 12.8 mi | |
| 17 | Burke Conservancy | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 12.9 mi | |
| 18 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 13.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 2 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 8 mi | |
| 3 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 8.1 mi | |
| 4 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 11 mi | |
| 5 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 11.9 mi | |
| 6 | Burke Centre | Burke | VA | 12.5 mi | |
| 7 | Burke | Burke | VA | 12.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| NRO Chantilly | 5.1 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 11.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 17 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 17.4 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 17.9 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 18.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 19.4 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 21.3 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 21.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 21.7 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 22 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 22.3 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 22.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 27.6 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 28.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 29.3 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 34 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 37.2 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 44.4 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 46.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 48 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 49.3 mi. |
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