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 near top-performing schools in Stafford command premiums. The best 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 the best school boundaries 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
What are the best schools in Stafford, VA?
Top 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: the best 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 near top-performing schools like North Stafford 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 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.