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Sangster Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-6

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Sangster Elementary is a PreK-6 public school in Springfield, Virginia, serving 928 students as part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It stands out as an academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating and ranking #3 in the state of Virginia for the 2025-26 school year. This top-tier ranking places it far ahead of its local peers.

The school’s academic results are exceptionally strong, with SOL proficiency rates often between 96% and 99% across math, reading, and science in grades 3 through 6. Its closest local competitor, Silverbrook Elementary, ranks #34 statewide, demonstrating Sangster’s dominant position in the area. Interestingly, Sangster achieves these outstanding outcomes while spending less per student ($9,898) and maintaining larger class sizes (17.2 student-teacher ratio) than any other nearby school, showcasing remarkable instructional efficiency.

Sangster also excels at supporting all learners, ranking #1 in the state for Hispanic students, #3 for African American and disabled students, and #4 for low-income and Asian students. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at roughly 5 percent—less than half the district average and a fraction of the state average—reflecting strong family engagement and a positive school climate. Additionally, its unique PreK-6 structure allows students to transition smoothly into middle school, with 6th graders even having the opportunity to take Algebra I.

928

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,375

Per pupil spending ?

3.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153

(703) 644-8200

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Students who attend Sangster Elementary usually attend:

High:

Lake Braddock Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.3%

Asian:

14.2%

Two or more races:

9.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (98% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Fairfax County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school98%

District avg76%

Virginia avg71%

3^rd of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 137Elementary Schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools

39^th of 131Fairfax County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	95.7	3 of 1111	99.7%	★★★★★
2025	95.6	3 of 1110	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	2 of 1114	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	4 of 1114	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	2 of 1109	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	94.7	10 of 1103	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	91.9	9 of 1105	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.9	29 of 1097	97.4%	★★★★★
2017	79.7	158 of 1099	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	86.9	41 of 1096	96.3%	★★★★★
2015	82.0	126 of 1100	88.5%	★★★★☆
2014	88.2	45 of 1110	95.9%	★★★★★
2013	86.4	72 of 1120	93.6%	★★★★★
2012	80.1	132 of 1117	88.2%	★★★★☆
2011	84.8	46 of 1117	95.9%	★★★★★
2010	79.8	101 of 1113	90.9%	★★★★★
2009	83.2	58 of 1082	94.6%	★★★★★
2008	83.3	58 of 1081	94.6%	★★★★★
2007	82.8	83 of 1083	92.3%	★★★★★
2006	79.4	121 of 1071	88.7%	★★★★☆
2005	83.1	85 of 1062	92.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	98.5	3 of 591	99.5%	★★★★★
2025	98.1	5 of 579	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.8	3 of 588	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	97.7	4 of 579	99.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	4 of 246	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	88.1	4 of 249	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	85.6	7 of 238	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	85.7	7 of 230	97.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	95.9	3 of 420	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	2 of 355	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	96.6	3 of 324	99.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	94.6	5 of 1100	99.5%	★★★★★
2025	94.2	7 of 1096	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	2 of 1098	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.3	7 of 1100	99.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	98.7	1 of 619	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	96.7	6 of 606	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.9	2 of 580	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	6 of 564	98.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	97.5	4 of 1040	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	95.3	2 of 1099	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	95.3	4 of 1093	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	3 of 1101	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	4 of 1093	99.6%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	5 of 206	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	90.4	4 of 192	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	3 of 195	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	3 of 182	98.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	92.1	5 of 306	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.2	9 of 271	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	4 of 247	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	92.0	7 of 245	97.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	91.2	7 of 974	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	92.0	6 of 973	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	7 of 979	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	7 of 984	99.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)100th percentile~ school

Male (2026)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)100th percentile~ school

Female (2026)100th percentile~ school

African American (2026)99th percentile~ school

Disabled (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)98th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)98th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2026)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%~ state avg

English Reading98%+26 vs state

Mathematics98%+26 vs state

Science97%+28 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, August 24, 2017

The office staff and teachers for the most part seem to be helpful and caring. The principal is a different story. She is cold-hearted and out of touch with children and parents. She either doesn't care or does not know how to deal with parents. She flat out refused to meet with us about our concerns. She talks like she runs the school like a business and the children are just numbers. A good leader should always listen to concerns and feedback regardless of if they agree with the concerns. Emphathy is not in her vocabulary and she comes across as more of a bully. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

What is going on with the leadership at Sangster Elementary School in Springfield? Did you see the number of teachers that will leave Sangster when school is out? Dr. Atwater has to be concern when many great teachers will move on from Sangster. Sangster was a great school when Ms. Kinsey was the principle. Over the past 2-3 years, I noticed many great teachers had moved on. The Fairfax School Board should take a look at the leadership that is running Sangster Elementary school. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

This is a wonderful school. The principal runs a tight ship and is an amazing lady. The teachers are kind and caring. The neighborhoods that feed into Sangter are great communities to raise children in. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 2, 2013

Dump the Common Core and buy textbooks. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Algebra I (2026)	SOL Mathematics (2026)				SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sangster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7420 Reservation Dr	Springfield	22153	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 644-8200	928	54	17.2	3.7%	541 (58.3%)	86 (9.3%)	78 (8.4%)	132 (14.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (9.5%)	95.7	3^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	99.7%		95.6	3^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	99.7%		100.0	98.4	99.4	91.8	96.0	96.7	97.7	98.3	96.7	98.8	$10,375	$129	$10,246
Cherry Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9732 Ironmaster Dr	Burke	22015	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 923-2800	481	41	11.8	7.9%	300 (62.4%)	24 (5.0%)	53 (11.0%)	60 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.7%)	87.4	86^th of 1111 public elementary schools	92.3%		85.7	107^th of 1110 public elementary schools	90.4%	21		92.7	83.6	86.4	86.7	91.2	89.7	87.3	93.0	90.3	$15,639	$258	$15,381
Orange Hunt Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	6820 Sydenstricker Rd	Springfield	22152	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 913-6800	874	51	17.1	9.6%	554 (63.4%)	65 (7.4%)	97 (11.1%)	67 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (10.2%)	84.7	129^th of 1111 public elementary schools	88.4%		83.3	156^th of 1110 public elementary schools	85.9%	27	≥ 50%	89.6	90.6	85.5	79.5	83.2	86.5	92.0	86.5	87.8	$10,755	$164	$10,592
Hunt Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7107 Sydenstricker Rd	Springfield	22152	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 913-8800	735	50	14.7	11.7%	377 (51.3%)	64 (8.7%)	87 (11.8%)	105 (14.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (12.8%)	83.9	146^th of 1111 public elementary schools	86.9%		86.4	94^th of 1110 public elementary schools	91.5%	52		90.2	88.4	73.3	90.1	80.9	90.2	87.4	86.2	92.2	$12,543	$143	$12,400
Silverbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9350 Crosspointe Dr	Fairfax Station	22039	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 690-5100	799	56	14.1	8.1%	490 (61.3%)	42 (5.3%)	97 (12.1%)	90 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (10.0%)	90.8	34^th of 1111 public elementary schools	96.9%		88.6	69^th of 1110 public elementary schools	93.8%	35		98.1	94.4	94.7	82.5	89.3	93.5	94.4	88.4	90.0	$12,482	$194	$12,288
White Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6130 Shiplett Blvd	Burke	22015	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 923-1400	699	51	13.8	24.5%	279 (39.9%)	66 (9.4%)	160 (22.9%)	122 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (10.0%)	80.5	195^th of 1111 public elementary schools	82.4%		79.4	223^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	79.9%	28		84.3	84.4	75.4	82.3	81.6	84.1	88.3	85.3	89.9	$13,374	$202	$13,172
Newington Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8001 Newington Forest Ave	Springfield	22153	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 923-2600	579	39	14.9	25.7%	266 (45.9%)	60 (10.4%)	131 (22.6%)	71 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.5%)	67	390^th of 1111 public elementary schools	64.9%		72.4	317^th of 1110 public elementary schools	71.4%	73		82.2	78.6	82.6	63.9	76.5	77.5	79.8	77.9	79.6	$12,464	$203	$12,261
Rolling Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6703 Barnack Dr	Springfield	22152	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 923-2700	521	36	14.5	24.0%	230 (44.1%)	72 (13.8%)	87 (16.7%)	83 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.2%)	62.8	438^th of 1111 public elementary schools	60.6%		64.1	434^th of 1110 public elementary schools	60.9%	4	≥ 50%	84.0	73.9	56.5	77.9	68.5	84.0	78.5	78.2	79.6	$14,104	$357	$13,747
Terra Centre Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6000 Burke Centre Pkwy	Burke	22015	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 249-1400	594	43	13.8	14.6%	341 (57.4%)	33 (5.6%)	87 (14.6%)	70 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (10.4%)	86.3	103^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	90.7%		81.8	185^th of 1110 public elementary schools	83.3%	82	506.0	96.3	88.2	80.5	77.6	86.4	92.4	91.0	89.8	87.1	$13,602	$248	$13,355
Halley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8850 Cross Chase Circle	Fairfax Station	22039	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 551-5700	608	47	12.8	41.1%	152 (25.0%)	157 (25.8%)	138 (22.7%)	117 (19.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.7%)	41.6	718^th of 1111 public elementary schools	35.4%		44.7	668^th of 1110 public elementary schools	39.8%	50		71.4	67.1	54.4	55.0	64.7	67.1	70.5	70.2	76.1	$13,843	$206	$13,637

Frequently Asked Questions about Sangster Elementary

How many students attend Sangster Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 928 students attended Sangster Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sangster Elementary?

Students at Sangster Elementary are 58% White, 14% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American, 8% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Sangster Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sangster Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lake Braddock Secondary

Is Sangster Elementary a good school?

Yes! Sangster Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 1111 Virginia elementary schools.

What district is Sangster Elementary in?

Fairfax County Public Schools

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