Springfield, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 35,478 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Springfield is just southwest of Washington, D.C.
Cultural Attractions
This community is home to Springfield Mall and near the District of Columbia.
Recreation
Springfield has over 10 city parks and is not far from numerous national and regional parks.
Historical
Springfield was founded in 1946.
Economy
This area is primarily residential; most residents are commuters.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 11 |
| Number of middle schools | 5 |
| Number of high schools | 3 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 6 / 7 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantilly High | Chantilly, VA | Silver | 2,881 |
| George Mason High | Falls Church, VA | Silver | 808 |
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Burke, VA | Silver | 3,856 |
| Langley High | McLean, VA | Gold | 2,050 |
| Madison High | Vienna, VA | Silver | 1,931 |
| Marshall High | Falls Church, VA | Silver | 1,402 |
| McLean High | McLean, VA | Gold | 1,812 |
| Oakton High | Vienna, VA | Silver | 2,404 |
| Robinson Secondary | Fairfax, VA | Silver | 4,080 |
| Stuart High | Falls Church, VA | Silver | 1,564 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology | Alexandria, VA | Gold | 1,802 |
| Woodson High | Fairfax, VA | Gold | 2,197 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | Washington, DC | #83, Nat. U. | 11,450 |
| Baltimore Hebrew University | Baltimore, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Capitol College | Laurel, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | #116, Nat. U. | 6,440 |
| College of Notre Dame of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | #30, U.-Master's (N) | 3,402 |
| Columbia Union College | Takoma Park, MD | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (N) | 1,069 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Tier 4, U.-Master's (N) | N/A |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 30,332 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | #23, Nat. U. | 14,826 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | #53, Nat. U. | 25,078 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | #19, U.-Master's (N) | 2,522 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | #102, Nat. U. | 10,125 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | #15, Nat. U. | 19,737 |
| Loyola College in Maryland | Baltimore, MD | #2, U.-Master's (N) | 6,028 |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA | #39, U.-Master's (S) | 3,609 |
| National Labor College | Silver Spring, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Baltimore, MD | Unranked | N/A |
| Potomac College | Washington, DC | Unranked | N/A |
| Sojourner-Douglass College | Baltimore, MD | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (N) | N/A |
| Southeastern University | Washington, DC | Unranked, U.-Master's (N) | 813 |
| St. John's College | Annapolis, MD | Tier 3, Lib. Arts | N/A |
| Strayer University | Washington, DC | Unranked | N/A |
| Trinity University | Washington, DC | Tier 4, U.-Master's (N) | N/A |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | #22, Lib. Arts | 4,441 |
| University of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Tier 4, U.-Master's (N) | N/A |
| University of Maryland--Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Unranked | 5,884 |
| University of Maryland--University College | Adelphi, MD | Unranked, U.-Master's (N) | 32,540 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | #7, U.-Master's (S) | 5,001 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington, DC | Unranked, U.-Master's (N) | 5,371 |
| Washington Bible College | Lanham, MD | Unranked | N/A |
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