Mantua Elementary vs Park Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mantua Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
909 students
Park Ridge Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
908 students
| Measure | Mantua Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Park Ridge Elementary Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,142 | #401 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1041 of 50,301 | #6658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 909 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 78% |
| city | Fairfax | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mantua Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 77.1).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 78%).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 69%).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 33.7%).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Mantua Elementary is the larger school with 909 students compared with 908.
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 Mantua Elementary better than Park Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mantua Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 77.1 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 Mantua Elementary and Park Ridge Elementary?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mantua Elementary: 909. Park Ridge Elementary: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mantua Elementary and Park Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mantua Elementary is 116th of 1,142 and Park Ridge Elementary is 401st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).