Springfield: Schools & Education
Springfield schools: 25 public schools. West Springfield High is the largest at 2,663 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 17,513 students.
- ~1,246 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
25 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,246 residents per school. 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (13)
Schools (25)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 25 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 17,513 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,179 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,575 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 31.8% |
| Schools Count | 25 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Northern Virginia Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northern Virginia Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Annandale |
| Nearest College · Phone | (703) 323-3000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Richard Byrd Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 7250 Commerce St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 451-8055 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22150 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2808 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 53 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 46.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12