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25 schools in Springfield

Virginia · Public K-12

Springfield runs 25 public K-12 schools inside Virginia, with combined enrollment near 17,683 (18 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Springfield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
17,683
+18 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
+1 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 39%
% Hispanic
31%
was 28%
% Black
10%
was 10%
% Asian
15%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cardinal Forest ElementaryElementaryPK-06680
Crestwood ElementaryElementaryPK-06582
Fairfax County Adult HighHigh09-12226
Forestdale ElementaryElementaryPK-06537
Garfield ElementaryElementaryPK-06315
Hunt Valley ElementaryElementaryPK-06735
Irving MiddleMiddle07-081,204
Keene Mill ElementaryElementaryPK-06813
Key CenterCombinedPK-1243
Key MiddleMiddle07-08700
Kings Glen ElementaryMiddle04-06476
Kings Park ElementaryElementaryPK-03653
Lewis HighHigh09-121,658
Lynbrook ElementaryElementaryPK-06595
Newington Forest ElementaryElementaryPK-06579
North Springfield ElementaryElementaryPK-05465
Orange Hunt ElementaryElementaryPK-06874
Plum Center For Lifelong LearningElementaryN-N·
Ravensworth ElementaryElementaryPK-06568
Rolling Valley ElementaryElementaryPK-06521
Sangster ElementaryElementaryPK-06928
Saratoga ElementaryElementaryPK-06612
Springfield Estates ElementaryElementaryPK-06596
West Springfield ElementaryElementaryPK-06524
West Springfield HighHigh09-122,799

About Springfield

Springfield is a high-population Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 25 schools and 17,683 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 18 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Springfield has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 17,665 students to 17,683. Springfield now counts 24 public schools, up from 23 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 28% to 31%.

On allk12, the community for Springfield discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Springfield, Virginia?
There are 25 public K-12 schools in Springfield, with a combined enrollment of about 17,683.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 18 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Springfield?
West Springfield High is the largest public school in Springfield by enrollment, with approximately 2,799 students.
What school districts serve Springfield?
Springfield public schools are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Springfield cover?
Public schools in Springfield serve students from pre-K through grade 12.