Newington Forest Elementary vs Silverbrook 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.
Newington Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
Silverbrook Elementary
Fairfax Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
799 students
| Measure | Newington Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Silverbrook Elementary Fairfax Station, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,142 | #41 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2411 of 50,301 | #426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 579 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Springfield | Fairfax Station |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silverbrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 85.1).
- •Silverbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Silverbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Silverbrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 25.7%).
- •Silverbrook Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Silverbrook Elementary is the larger school with 799 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 Silverbrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silverbrook Elementary ranks higher (91.9 vs 85.1 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 Newington Forest Elementary and Silverbrook Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Fairfax Station in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newington Forest Elementary: 579. Silverbrook Elementary: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newington Forest Elementary and Silverbrook Elementary rank in Virginia?
Newington Forest Elementary is 239th of 1,142 and Silverbrook Elementary is 41st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).