With standardized test scores consistently among the best in the state, faculty members honored for their exemplary work, and recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School and a Purple Star School, Sangster is among the most highly regarded elementary schools in Fairfax County. Open since 1988, the public school enrolls approximately 900 pupils in grades K-6, with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1.
“Engage, inspire, thrive,” reads the Sangster Elementary mission. “Committed to creating a collaborative, stimulating environment that contributes to a high level of performance and achievement, we are only as successful as our least successful student.”
Providing personalized instruction at each grade level, including advanced services for gifted learners and a range of offerings for students with special needs, Sangster upholds high academic standards while fostering the development of the whole student in a safe, nurturing environment.
When they aren’t hitting the books, students here – known as Falcons – enjoy a variety of extracurriculars, including band, Odyssey of the Mind, chess club, fencing, student council, safety patrol, robotics, and broadcasting club.
While the school’s prestigious accolades and test scores are impressive, it’s ultimately things like after-school enrichment groups, Broadway musical reviews, and the annual Spring Carnival that generate such a strong sense of pride throughout the entire Falcon community.
Sangster Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
7420 Reservation Dr,
Springfield, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
94%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
296:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
60.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.9%
Two or more races
9%
Black
8.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/1/2019
My younger brother attends this school under their AAP program, and even with his disability as a person with autism, I see on a day to day basis how the staff treats him with kindness and support.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/30/2022
Sangster is an excellent school. Strong focus on academics and emotional well-being of the student. Parents are very engaged and supportive. The faculty is amazing and provides differential academic attention. Homework is reasonable and enrichment activities are plenty. The Covid protocols have been...
6/7/2022
My kids enjoy going to school and I think that is testament to how well this school is run. The teachers are engaged, knowledgeable, experienced, and just generally good people. The front office staff is diligent and take safety and communication seriously. The library has a variety of books for lev...
3/17/2022
Sangster is a good school. They'll tell you that about a million times when you talk to Principal/AP. But it's nothing better than the rest of the local Fairfax County schools. They have all the "advanced academic" kids from the 4 other local elementary schools, so of course their test grades are hi...
10/17/2019
I have 2 children at Sangster and one graduated last year after attending K through 6th. Sangster is a fantastic school. The principal does a great job of only hiring the BEST, most phenomenal teachers. The parents are very involved and supportive of whatever the school needs. It is fantastic to hav...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Burke
List Price Range
$530K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
48
Average Home Value
$798,783
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
13%
Household Income
$183,489
% of College Grads
64.8%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,288 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
7.6%
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Parks in this Area
Orange Hunt Estates Park
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- Picnic Area
Monticello Park
- Dog Park
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- Trails
Colonel Silas Burke Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Huntsman Park
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- Fishing
- Lake
Burke Lake Park
Rolling Valley West Park
- Baseball/Softball
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Lake Braddock Park
- Lake
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- Multi-Purpose Field
Middle Run Park
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Greentree Village Park
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