T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School
Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: (757) 886-7778
District: Newport News City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 499 students
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School, a public school located in Newport News, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Newport News City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is a public school located in Newport News, VA. 499 students attend T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
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Posted: September 25, 2024
Low on staff I don't how they were in past but no patience at all, alot has changed in this world we live in now .
Posted: June 16, 2022
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Posted: June 16, 2022
My childs first year participating in person. She did virtual learning for preschool the year prior. I was nervous as to how she would adjust. Her teacher and staff made the transition so easy for her and now she loves school! I absolutely love how comfortable they have made my daughter and myself feel. I know my daughter is getting a great experience at Sanford. She scored amazing in her exams but also has made tremendous progress. I am so thankful for her amazing teacher.
Posted: June 16, 2022
Posted: January 8, 2018
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Posted: January 8, 2018
This school nurtured my children and even through our divorce they were there in more ways then one for my child and my older child that had moved on. Both of my children remained on honor roll their entire time there.
Posted: January 8, 2018
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Posted: October 26, 2017
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Posted: October 26, 2017
This is our 2nd year at Sanford and our experience has been great. The teachers are amazing, the office staff are always approachable, inviting and helpful and the principal, Mr. Lieberman is very involved with the students.
Posted: October 26, 2017
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Posted: August 9, 2017
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Posted: August 9, 2017
I have 4 children that have went to this school and 3 that will be going there this up coming school year. I love this school. They treat the students with respect and if you ever have an issue the entire school tries to pitch in and help.
Posted: June 13, 2016
Mrs Nemo took the time to show her different strategies to conquer her weaknesses. Her reading level went up dramatically.
Posted: July 23, 2015
This school defiantly struggles with funding but they staff and teachers are awesome. My daughter love all the teachers she has had in the last 3 years attending
Posted: July 23, 2015
There have been many time on the afternoon announcements I have heard the principle praising students good behavior and honesty.
Posted: November 11, 2014
Sanford Elementary is an excellent school. I am the parent of three young students. All of whom have attended Sanford. The teachers are excellent and the entire school strives for excellence everyday. My children have been encouraged and challenged in their studies every day. My Young students enjoy school and are eager to bring me their homework folders and report cards.
Posted: July 10, 2011
All 3 of my children have attended Sanford throughout the past 10 years. We have found every teacher to be caring, encouraging, challenging, and enthusiastic. We have experienced the gifted program, as well as, the special education program through our children. The staff really cares about the individual child, their needs always being met. Parental involvement is encouraged, from the classroom to different programs throughout the year. The Accelerated Reader Program is exceptional, even allowing children to access the program from their home computer. Sanford is a warm, welcoming school filled with an excellent staff.
Posted: May 27, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shore Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 0.5 mi | |
| 2 | Carriage Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 0.8 mi | |
| 3 | Stoneybrook Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 2.5 mi | |
| 4 | Morgan's Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 5 | Brick Kiln | Apartment Complex | Newport News | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 6 | Denbigh | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 7 | Tabb Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yorktown | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 8 | Courtney Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 6.2 mi | |
| 9 | Eagle Harbor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carrollton | VA | 10.6 mi | |
| 10 | Kingsmill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Williamsburg | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 11 | Ford's Colony | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Williamsburg | VA | 14.2 mi | |
| 12 | Creekside Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Williamsburg | VA | 14.3 mi | |
| 13 | Fox Hill- Grandview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hampton | VA | 14.3 mi | |
| 14 | Rosewell | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gloucester | VA | 15.8 mi | |
| 15 | Riverfront at Harbour View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 16.8 mi | |
| 16 | Burbage Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 17.4 mi | |
| 17 | Long Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | VA | 17.5 mi | |
| 18 | Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 17.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Eustis | Newport News | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | Tabb | Tabb | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 3 | Yorktown Beach | Yorktown | VA | 9 mi | |
| 4 | Smithfield | Smithfield | VA | 10.1 mi | |
| 5 | Poquoson | Poquoson | VA | 10.7 mi | |
| 6 | Carrollton | Carrollton | VA | 11.5 mi | |
| 7 | Harbour View Area | Suffolk | VA | 16.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Eustis | 3.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 8.2 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 10 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 10.2 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 14.8 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 17.1 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 18.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 18.8 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 22.4 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 24.5 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 25.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 29 mi. |
| Fort Story | 32.5 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 35.2 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 39.4 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 41.1 mi. |
| Fort Lee | 44.2 mi. |
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