Mantua 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.
Mantua Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
909 students
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
626 students
| Measure | Mantua Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Wakefield Forest Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,142 | #92 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1041 of 50,301 | #810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 909 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 94% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 88.9).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 15.7%).
- •Mantua Elementary is the larger school with 909 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 Mantua Elementary better than Wakefield Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks higher (89.9 vs 88.9 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 Mantua Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mantua Elementary: 909. Wakefield Forest Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mantua Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mantua Elementary is 116th of 1,142 and Wakefield Forest Elementary is 92nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).