[3] In 1981, the Fairfax Christian School was featured in an article in People magazine that discussed how its teaching was based on "standards that come out of a biblical world.

"[4] This commitment to an education rooted in biblical standards made the school attractive to families in Washington, D.C.'s conservative community, including the families of former South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, former Illinois Representative Phil Crane, and Howard Phillips, founder of the Conservative Caucus.

[5] Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker noted, "The 'E' Awards Committee was very impressed with The Fairfax Christian School's dedication to providing quality education to students from around the world.

In 2018 the Fairfax Christian School moved to its current location on Pacific Boulevard in Dulles, Virginia.

[9] High School High school level students study English and English literature, the sciences, mathematics (linear algebra through Calculus BC), foreign language (French, Spanish, Latin and Chinese), history, business, Bible study, art, music, and physical education.

Students may enroll in Advanced Placement courses and general electives like computer science and economics.

[10] Fairfax Christian School features an approximate annual enrollment of 250, with an average class size of 15 students.