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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Springfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 17,683 students in Springfield, VA (there are 20 private schools, serving 2,504 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Springfield, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%). Springfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, VA are Sangster Elementary School, Keene Mill Elementary School and West Springfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Springfield, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sangster Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Keene Mill Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6310 Bardu Ave
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 644-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
West Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6802 Deland Dr
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 912-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Springfield Estates Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6200 Charles Goff Dr
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 921-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Hunt Valley Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7107 Sydenstricker Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-8800
Gr: PK-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Kings Glen Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5401 Danbury Forest Dr
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 239-4000
Gr: 4-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Irving Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 912-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Key Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Orange Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6820 Sydenstricker Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Cardinal Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8600 Forrester Blvd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 923-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Ravensworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5411 Nutting Dr
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 426-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Rolling Valley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6703 Barnack Dr
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 923-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Newington Forest Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8001 Newington Forest Ave
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 923-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
West Springfield High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6100 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Kings Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 Harrow Way
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 426-7000
Gr: PK-3 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8111 Northumberland Rd
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 440-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
North Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7602 Heming Court
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 923-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Key Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6402 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Lewis High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6540 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 924-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6010 Hanover Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 923-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Forestdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6530 Elder Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Lynbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 Backlick Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 866-2940
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Plum Center For Lifelong Learning
Alternative School
6815 Edsall Rd.
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2784

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Springfield, VA?
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
25 public schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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