Herndon Elementary vs Lake Anne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herndon Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
792 students
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students
| Measure | Herndon Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Lake Anne Elementary Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,142 | #402 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21087 of 50,301 | #6702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 792 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| city | Herndon | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Anne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 55.8).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 74.4%).
- •Lake Anne Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Herndon Elementary is the larger school with 792 students compared with 616.
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 Herndon Elementary better than Lake Anne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Anne Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 55.8 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 Herndon Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon Elementary: 792. Lake Anne Elementary: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon Elementary and Lake Anne Elementary rank in Virginia?
Herndon Elementary is 1024th of 1,142 and Lake Anne Elementary is 402nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).