Canterbury Woods Elementary vs Wakefield Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Woods Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
735 students
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
626 students
| Measure | Canterbury Woods Elementary Annandale, Virginia | Wakefield Forest Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,142 | #92 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #457 of 50,301 | #810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 735 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 94% |
| city | Annandale | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 89.9).
- •Canterbury Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 94%).
- •Canterbury Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 90%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 13.2%).
- •Canterbury Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Canterbury Woods Elementary is the larger school with 735 students compared with 626.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canterbury Woods Elementary better than Wakefield Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Canterbury Woods Elementary ranks higher (91.6 vs 89.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canterbury Woods Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Woods Elementary: 735. Wakefield Forest Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Woods Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Canterbury Woods Elementary is 48th of 1,142 and Wakefield Forest Elementary is 92nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).