Newington Forest Elementary vs Saratoga Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newington Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
Saratoga Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
612 students
| Measure | Newington Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Saratoga Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,142 | #285 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2411 of 50,301 | #3109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 579 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 79% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newington Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 83.6).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 42.2%).
- •Saratoga Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.2).
- •Saratoga Elementary is the larger school with 612 students compared with 579.
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 Newington Forest Elementary better than Saratoga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newington Forest Elementary ranks higher (85.1 vs 83.6 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 Newington Forest Elementary and Saratoga Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newington Forest Elementary: 579. Saratoga Elementary: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newington Forest Elementary and Saratoga Elementary rank in Virginia?
Newington Forest Elementary is 239th of 1,142 and Saratoga Elementary is 285th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).