Fairfax County Schools to Install Quantum Computer

2026-09-27

Fairfax County Public Schools will install a 4-qubit quantum computer at Skyview High School in December 2026, becoming the first K-12 public school to do so. The XeedQ XQ1e system operates at room temperature and aims to foster regional talent in quantum computing.

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Fairfax County Public Schools will install a 4-qubit quantum computer at Skyview High School in December 2026. This makes it the first K-12 public school to have a physical quantum computer, with the goal of fostering regional talent in the field.

Key facts

  • Fairfax County Public Schools will install a 4-qubit quantum computer.
  • The quantum computer will be installed at Skyview High School.
  • The installation is scheduled for December 2026.
  • This is the first K-12 public school to install a physical quantum computer.
  • The quantum computer operates at room temperature and is intended for educational purposes.

Source: Quantum Computing Report

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