Home of the Hornets, Halley Elementary School (Halley) is within the Region 4 division of the Virginia public school system in Fairfax County. One of the area’s elementary schools that feed into nearby South County Middle and South County High schools, it’s situated within Fairfax Station neighborhood, just a short drive from the Laurel Hill Golf Club.
Named in honor of William Halley, a long-term Fairfax County resident and avid school system advocate in the late 1800s, the school's mission is to “create a solid foundation for lifelong learning.”
The school is surrounded by a variety of neighborhoods, two school baseball fields, and an open field for play. It opened in September 1995 and now educates more than 650 students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Halley also offers a morning and afternoon preschool for children from two to five years old with special needs. Students have access to a variety of advanced academic programs, and Halley participates in the Youth Scholars initiative designed to facilitate entry into gifted programs.
Led by Kerry Peerman, who was named Fairfax County Public School's Region 4 Outstanding New
Principal, the staff of Halley Elementary challenge students to think critically, become problem-solvers, and positively influence the world around them.
Halley Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
8850 Cross Chase Cir,
Fairfax Station, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Jamey E. Chianetta
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Niche Grade
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
371:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
27.8%
White
26.5%
Hispanic
22.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/16/2020
Love the teachers! Class size is the biggest draw back. 29 1st graders / 1 teacher. They due a great job for those numbers but that's just not fair to the teachers or kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/22/2025
We love Halley's principal, teachers, and the PTO. The school provides a sense of community and identity for my kids, who love going to school each day. No school is perfect but Halley does an incredible job with its diverse mix of kids. Don't let the ratings sway you away - talk to a Halley parent...
9/16/2021
I am so impressed with this school and the dedication of the staff. It is a very diverse population, and teachers have more challenges than at other schools in affluent areas. But the dedication to learning shows. I’m appalled by parents talking about “the bad kids… bussed in from other areas” aka,...
2/10/2021
The bad kids in this school ruin the learning opportunity for the kids that want to learn, and more than half of the kids are bussed in from a good distance away. Truth hurts I know, Silverbrook is much better than Halley.
6/16/2018
We have had a very positive experience at Halley. I do not believe this website's scores do the school justice. Halley has a very diverse population of students. There are a good number of students who are special needs/education (Halley is one of the few FCPS with a special needs pre-school) and wh...
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Huntsman Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Lake
Laurel Hill Park Central Green
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
South Run Park
Newington Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Chapel Acres
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
South Run Stream Valley Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Halley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Fairfax Station, VA and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 616 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Halley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,136,160. Discover additional schools in the area, like South County High School, South County Middle School, Silverbrook Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Fairfax Station has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Halley Elementary School.