Park Ridge Elementary

Park Ridge Elementary serves 879 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Stafford, Virginia. This regular public school operates with 56 full-time equivalent teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1 that allows for reasonable individual attention in the classroom. The school currently ranks #1433 out of 1856 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 23rd percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10.

While Park Ridge Elementary has room for academic growth, it serves a community where families are deeply invested in education and student success. Located on Parkway Boulevard, the school sits in an affluent suburban neighborhood where the median household income reaches $137,633 and median home values are $454,300. The surrounding community of 62,257 residents demonstrates strong educational attainment, with 45% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 4.0%.

This economic stability and educational commitment from families creates a supportive environment for the school's mission of student development. Park Ridge Elementary operates within Stafford County's large suburban setting, serving families who have chosen this growing Virginia community for its blend of residential comfort and proximity to the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

While current test scores at Park Ridge Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.