Quick answer: Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is a Fairfax County public school and magnet school at 2401 Colts Neck Road in Reston, VA 20191. The main office number is 703-262-7400. Last verified October 19, 2026.
Hunters Woods Elementary at a glance
| School | Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Address | 2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191 |
| Main office | 703-262-7400 (attendance line 703-262-7474) |
| Principal | Emily Cope, as listed on the school website |
| Type | Elementary magnet school with an arts and sciences focus |
| Mascot | Mustangs, per the school’s history page |
| Website | hunterswoodses.fcps.edu |
The school website does not state a grade range or pyramid. Confirm both with the school.
What “magnet” means here
The school website describes its magnet program as including Responsive Classroom strategies, arts integration, STEAM and project-based learning. Magnet seats work differently from neighborhood attendance. Families outside the school’s boundary can apply, and FCPS handles that process. See the FCPS elementary magnet schools page for current eligibility and deadlines, and ask the school how boundary and magnet seats are handled.
Programs and support
- Arts integration, STEAM and project-based learning
- Responsive Classroom, a teaching approach focused on social and academic skills
- A partnership with George Mason University, per the school’s history page
- Hunters Woods PTA
A short history
Hunters Woods opened on September 2, 1969, with 19 teachers and 612 students, when only 15 of 33 planned classrooms were ready. O. Stuart Chaplain Jr. was the first principal. It was built as an open school, and a sealed basement found in 1986 became classrooms in 1987-88. A renovation that began around 2001 finished in fall 2003 at $7.7 million, adding 12 classrooms, a black box theater and a new gymnasium. The arts and sciences magnet program began in the 1994-95 school year, when more than 400 parents applied for 110 seats open to students outside the boundary. The school’s history page says the mustang mascot reflects the equestrian theme of the Hunters Woods Village Center. Source: the school’s history page.
Enrollment and school data
For current enrollment, state accreditation and performance data, see the school’s Virginia School Quality Profile (search for Hunters Woods 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 Hunters Woods? 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. Magnet admission is separate from boundary assignment. Before you make an offer, enter the exact address in the FCPS Boundary Locator. We can run it with you.
Homes for sale near Hunters Woods Elementary
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Hunters Woods Elementary FAQ
Who is the principal of Hunters Woods Elementary?
The school website lists Emily Cope. The history page lists her as principal since 2012.
Is Hunters Woods a magnet school?
Yes. It is the Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, and the program began in 1994-95.
Do I have to live nearby to attend?
Magnet seats are open by application to students outside the boundary, per the school’s history. Check the FCPS magnet page for current rules.
How do I register my child?
Use the registration information on the school website, or call the main office at 703-262-7400.
How do I know if a home is zoned for Hunters Woods?
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
- Hunters Woods Elementary School website (about and history pages), checked October 19, 2026
- FCPS Elementary Magnet Schools
- FCPS Boundary Locator
- Virginia School Quality Profiles
