Forest Edge Elementary vs Lake Anne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Edge Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students
| Measure | Forest Edge Elementary Reston, Virginia | Lake Anne Elementary Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,142 | #402 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8779 of 50,301 | #6702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 454 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| city | Reston | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Anne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 73.7).
- •Forest Edge Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 78.4%).
- •Forest Edge Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Lake Anne Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 454.
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 Forest Edge Elementary better than Lake Anne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Anne Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 73.7 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 Forest Edge Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Reston and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Edge Elementary: 454. Lake Anne Elementary: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Edge Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Edge Elementary is 495th of 1,142 and Lake Anne Elementary is 402nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).