Top Schools in Springfield
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
West Springfield High School
Top-performing school
Robert E. Lee High School
Top school in Springfield
Irving Middle School
Top school in Springfield
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Springfield command premiums. The best agents in Springfield know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Springfield is $703K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Springfield's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Springfield.
Homes near West Springfield High School and Robert E. Lee High School average just 16 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Springfield
Springfield parents: 30-min drive to downtown, 1 Metro line nearby.
30 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Franconia-Springfield
Nearest Metro (2 mi)
Major Highways
I-95, I-395, I-495, Franconia-Springfield Pkwy
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How Do Springfield Schools Compare?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Springfield, VA?
Top schools in Springfield include West Springfield High School, Robert E. Lee High School, Irving Middle School. Springfield schools have a 82% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Springfield schools compare to Ashburn?
Springfield schools have a 82% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Springfield know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Springfield schools worth the higher home prices?
Springfield has a median home price of $703K. Homes near top-performing schools like West Springfield High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Springfield, VA in?
Springfield is served by Springfield Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include West Springfield High School and Robert E. Lee High School. smover verifies agents in Springfield by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.