Quick answer: Clearview Elementary School is a Fairfax County public school at 12635 Builders Road in Herndon, VA 20170. The main office number is 703-708-6000. The school website describes it as an Advanced Academics Level IV center for the Herndon area and lists a preschool with 11 classrooms. Last verified October 20, 2026.
Clearview Elementary at a glance
| School | Clearview Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Address | 12635 Builders Road, Herndon, VA 20170 |
| Main office | 703-708-6000 (attendance line 703-708-6060). The site lists two sets of hours, so confirm before you visit. |
| Principal | Dr. Zadia T. Gadsden, who became principal in October 2026 per the school’s history page. The contact page still lists the previous principal. |
| Website | clearviewes.fcps.edu |
The school website does not state the grade range or the pyramid. Confirm both with the school.
Programs and support
The school website lists:
- A designated Advanced Academics Level IV center for highly gifted students in the Herndon area
- A preschool with 11 classrooms, including Early Head Start, Head Start and special education classes
- STEAM, Spanish FLES/LTC, Multilingual Learners and special education services
- AVID, which the school describes as a journey it is beginning
- After-school clubs including Science Olympiad, Math Olympiad, Robotics, Theater, Band, Strings, Chorus and Student Council
- A student ambassador program that welcomes new students
The PTA pays for field trips for every student at no cost to families. Students also took part in the county’s “Revitalize, Restore, Replant” program, planting 375 native plants on an eroding hillside.
A short history
Clearview opened on September 4, 1979, with about 300 students and 13 teachers, as an ESOL cluster school. Littell G. “Skip” McClung was the first principal. A classroom wing was added in 1982, and a six-classroom wing for preschoolers with special needs in 1988-89. The library was named for longtime principal Sheila Bertrand in 2003. A $26.2 million renovation and expansion funded by the 2017 bond referendum added music and art rooms, a larger library and a new primary wing. Source: the school’s history page.
Enrollment and school data
For current enrollment, state accreditation and performance data, see the Virginia School Quality Profiles (search for Clearview Elementary) and ask the school for its current count. Different sites rate schools with different methods, so compare sources and dates before drawing conclusions.
Which homes go to Clearview? Check by address
Living near a school does not mean a home is assigned to it. Assignments follow FCPS attendance boundaries, not ZIP codes, street names or distance, and boundaries can change. Level IV center placement is separate from boundary assignment, so ask the school and FCPS how it works. Before you make an offer, enter the exact address in the FCPS Boundary Locator. We can run it with you.
Homes for sale near Clearview Elementary
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Ask us for recent sold prices on the exact street you like. We will send them with the boundary check.
Clearview Elementary FAQ
Who is the principal of Clearview Elementary?
The school’s history page says Dr. Zadia T. Gadsden became principal in October 2026. Its contact page still lists the previous principal, so confirm with the school.
What is a Level IV Advanced Academics center?
The school website describes Clearview as a designated center for highly gifted students in the Herndon area. Ask the school and FCPS about eligibility and how placement works.
Does Clearview have a preschool?
Yes. The school website lists a preschool with 11 classrooms.
How do I register my child?
Use the registration information on the school website, or call the main office at 703-708-6000.
How do I know if a home is zoned for Clearview?
Enter the address in the FCPS Boundary Locator above. Do not rely on a listing or a ZIP code.
Talk to Glenn and Gift
Buying near Clearview Elementary? Call or text 703-707-0334 or tell us what you are looking for.
This guide is independent information from Twenty-Three Homes. We are not affiliated with Fairfax County Public Schools. School programs, staff, data and attendance boundaries change. Confirm with FCPS. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.
Sources
- Clearview Elementary School website (home, contact and history pages), checked October 20, 2026
- FCPS Boundary Locator
- Virginia School Quality Profiles
