Best Schools in Newington, VA
Newington, VA has 23 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 26,964 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Newington meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newington, VA
The top high schools in Newington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Springfield High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2663 Students
2. Lake Braddock Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4377 Students
3. South County High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2273 Students
4. Hayfield Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3145 Students
5. Lewis High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
6. Mount Vernon High
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newington, VA
The top middle schools in Newington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South County Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
2. Irving Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1163 Students
3. Whitman Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 869 Students
4. Key Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newington, VA
The top elementary schools in Newington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangster Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students
2. Hunt Valley Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 733 Students
3. Laurel Hill Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 734 Students
4. Island Creek Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 693 Students
5. Newington Forest Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 572 Students
6. Gunston Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
7. Rolling Valley Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
8. Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 663 Students
9. Saratoga Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
10. Angelus Academy
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Angelus Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 174 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newington, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newington, VA has a total population of 20,461 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newington, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newington, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newington, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newington, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newington, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newington, VA
How many schools are in Newington, VA?
Newington, VA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 26,964 students in total.
How do schools in Newington perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Newington score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Newington meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newington?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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