Fair Oaks Elementary vs Sandston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Highland Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Sandston Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Highland Springs, Virginia | Sandston Elementary Sandston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,142 | #538 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16168 of 50,301 | #9481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 330 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | Highland Springs | Sandston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 62.9).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 88.6%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 330 students compared with 201.
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 Fair Oaks Elementary better than Sandston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandston Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 62.9 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 Fair Oaks Elementary and Sandston Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Highland Springs and Sandston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 330. Sandston Elementary: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Sandston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 900th of 1,142 and Sandston Elementary is 538th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).