Newington Forest Elementary School

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Newington Forest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

8001 Newington Forest Ave, Springfield, VA

Fairfax County Public Schools

540 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
67%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 38	Full Time Teachers 38
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

505:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.5%	Female 49.5%
White 48.1%	Hispanic 21%
Asian or Pacific Islander 11.4%	Black 10%
Two or more races 9.4%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/28/2025

I do not recommend this school for special needs children. This is my daughter’s third school in the county and we are having a horrible experience. The school makes me feel like the worse parent in the world. Constant emails and calls letting me every bad thing my child did that day. Not one good r...

5.0 parent

1/21/2025

Newington Forest Elementary is an amazing place for all kids. Newington staff is amazing including patrols. Patrols are really kind and friendly they will help any kid that does not know where to go for class and the way to the cafeteria. The teachers there are amazing. They help with emotions and h...

5.0 other

1/15/2024

Love this school and would recommend to others for their kids.

5.0 other

1/15/2024

Couldn't wish for a better school. NothingCompares

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

South County High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A-

Metropolitan School of the Arts

7th to 12th
Private

Rolling Wood Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Middle Run Stream Valley Park

Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking

Newington Heights Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis

Cross County Trail

Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking

Chapel Acres

Basketball
Trails
Playground

Newington Forest Community Center

South Run Stream Valley Park

Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking

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Virginia Fairfax County Springfield 22153

Newington Forest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Springfield, VA, in the Newington Forest neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Newington Forest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $701,737. Discover additional schools in the area, like South County High School, Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy, Metropolitan School of the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newington Forest Elementary School.

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