Top Schools in Stafford
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
North Stafford High School
Top-performing school
Mountain View High School
Top school in Stafford
Stafford High School
Top school in Stafford
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes in Stafford school zones often command premiums. Experienced agents in Stafford know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Stafford is $560K. Homes within established school zones often sell above that median.
Stafford'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 Stafford.
Homes near North Stafford High School and Mountain View High School average just 27 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Stafford
Stafford parents: 55-min drive to downtown, VRE (Fredericksburg line).
55 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-95, Rt 1, Rt 610
Commuter Rail
VRE (Fredericksburg line)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which public schools serve Stafford, VA?
Public schools in Stafford include North Stafford High School, Mountain View High School, Stafford High School. Stafford schools have a 77% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Stafford schools compare to Spotsylvania?
Stafford schools have a 77% 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: experienced agents in Stafford know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Stafford schools worth the higher home prices?
Stafford has a median home price of $560K. Homes in school zones served by North Stafford High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school zone is one of the factors that influences long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets across Stafford school zones.
What school district is Stafford, VA in?
Stafford is served by Stafford Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include North Stafford High School and Mountain View High School. smover verifies agents in Stafford 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.