<p>Fairfax County has a well respected school system, but the individual schools within the district differ. Maybe this is the same everywhere, but one school might offer an honors program and another might only offer AP. Extracurricular offerings vary widely as well. Even the policies by which they run the schools vary. Needless to say, some of the outcomes vary as well. It’s best to check out the entire school pyramid before you make a final decision. To be in the best schools, you will find the housing expensive. I have not heard of any Alexandria public schools that would be recommended, but that may just be me. Falls Church is an excellent school system, as is Arlington as well. Again, very expensive areas in which to live.</p>