Bfa Elementary/Middle School

75 Hunt Street

School District

Fairfax
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 15, 2014

We are alumni and Fairfax residents who took advantage of the limited pre-k activities with our child. What we found was a public school that alienates students with peanut allergies; there is no policy regarding allergens such as peanuts. Those with allergies have one table in the corner of the lunch room where they can sit away from the group like lepers. Our most dedicated and experienced faculty, (not just teachers) have been under constant pressure to cut budgets; The music program is a ghost of what it was, and it would be unthinkably ignorant to blame this on fewer interested students. The bus program is under constant fire to defend its affordability and worth, despite the fact that our fleet mechanic has been the most unselfish underpaid public servant in Fairfax for more than thirty years. If you love your kids, homeschool.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

While It is true some things that have changed in this school since we have had children here the school has been good for both my children. Yes, music has been less of a focus, but it isn't all in the school. Kids are less interested now and more are involved in sports. Fairfax has a great community of coaches,parents and volunteers all helping see kids succeed. The school is in a rural area and of course it does not have the same programs as schools do in more populated areas. We have children in both elementary and HS. Satisfied with both.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2014

Having had children in this school system for twenty years, I would say that the school program has gone downhill over the years. The instruction is mediocre, unimaginative, and bland. A once impressive music program has been gutted several times and is now virtually nonexistant. Good teachers have left out of frustration or have been forced out by the administration. Definately think twice about sending your children to this school.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2010

Not impressed. Not at all. We wont be allowing our children to attend BFA much longer. Wished we had researched the school more when moving here......test scores are poor, resources limited, teachers unsupported and classes are overcrowded. Think twice.