Quick answer: Floris Elementary School is a Fairfax County public school at 2708 Centreville Road in Herndon, VA 20171. The main office number is 703-561-2900. The current building opened on September 6, 1955. Last verified October 19, 2026.
Floris Elementary at a glance
| School | Floris Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Address | 2708 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20171 |
| Main office | 703-561-2900, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (attendance line 703-561-2929) |
| Principal | Josh DeSmyter, as listed on the school website |
| Grades | Kindergarten through grade 6 on the school website. Public School Review lists pre-K to grade 6. |
| Website | florises.fcps.edu |
Programs and support
The school website lists:
- Advanced Academics Program
- Multilingual Learners
- Responsive Classroom, a teaching approach focused on social and academic skills
- Fourth-grade project-based learning, with monthly virtual field trips with the Virginia Historical Society
- School counseling, a health room, a family liaison and student wellness resources
Partners include the Floris PTA (florispta.org) and Educate Fairfax.
A short history
The school’s history page says the area was called Frying Pan when Fairfax County’s public schools began in 1870, with a one-room school taught by Calista Baker. A separate school for Black children also operated. The current Floris building opened on September 6, 1955. At that time it admitted only white children, while Black children from the area attended Oak Grove Elementary near Herndon. All racially segregated Fairfax County schools closed at the end of the 1965-66 school year. Source: the school’s history page.
Enrollment and school data
Public School Review lists 666 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, and labels its data 2026-27 with trend tables through 2025. Check with the school for the current count. For state accreditation and performance data, see the school’s Virginia School Quality Profile. Different sites rate schools with different methods, so compare sources and dates before drawing conclusions.
Which homes go to Floris? 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. FCPS’s 2016-17 boundary map marked Floris as a split-feeder school, meaning its students can go on to more than one high school, so check the details for any address. Before you make an offer, enter the exact address in the FCPS Boundary Locator. We can run it with you.
Homes for sale near Floris Elementary
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Floris Elementary FAQ
Who is the principal of Floris Elementary?
The school website lists Josh DeSmyter as principal.
Why is it called Floris?
The area was once called Frying Pan. The school site has a video on why the community changed its name to Floris, which we have not summarized here.
What middle and high school follow Floris?
The school website does not say. Use the FCPS Boundary Locator for an address.
How do I register my child?
Use the registration information on the school website, or call the main office at 703-561-2900.
How do I know if a home is zoned for Floris?
Enter the address in the FCPS Boundary Locator above. Do not rely on a listing or a ZIP code.
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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
- Floris Elementary School website (home, features and history pages), checked October 19, 2026
- Public School Review: Floris Elementary
- FCPS Boundary Locator
- Virginia School Quality Profiles
