Oakton Elementary vs Providence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakton Elementary
Oakton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
795 students
Providence Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
954 students
| Measure | Oakton Elementary Oakton, Virginia | Providence Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,142 | #458 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1515 of 50,301 | #7979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 795 | 954 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 84% |
| city | Oakton | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 75.0).
- •Oakton Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 84%).
- •Oakton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 66%).
- •Oakton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 48.6%).
- •Providence Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Providence Elementary is the larger school with 954 students compared with 795.
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 Oakton Elementary better than Providence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakton Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 75.0 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 Oakton Elementary and Providence Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Oakton and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakton Elementary: 795. Providence Elementary: 954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakton Elementary and Providence Elementary rank in Virginia?
Oakton Elementary is 162nd of 1,142 and Providence Elementary is 458th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).