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Best Virginia Magnet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 magnet public middle schools serving 52,320 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Mary G. Porter Traditional and Cooper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Gr: 2-8 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Gr: 1-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Carson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13618 Mclearen Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Pennington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9305 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Gr: 1-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 4,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 3,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Gainesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15801 Tanning House Place
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 402-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Irving Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 912-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
The Nokesville School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12375 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Gr: K-8 | 1,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
E.h. Marsteller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14000 Sudley Manor Dr
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 393-7608
Gr: 6-8 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Louise A. Benton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7411 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Gr: 6-8 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Lake Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12350 Mohican Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-5154
Gr: 6-8 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13557 Spriggs Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Stone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 Sully Park Dr.
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 631-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Hughes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11401 Ridge Heights Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Twain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 1,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Bull Run Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6308 Catharpin Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Gr: 6-8 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 3,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
Rippon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15101 Blackburn Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Woodbridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 York Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3181
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2828.
Sandburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8428 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 799-6100
Gr: 7-8 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2929.
Graham Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3613 Graham Park Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Parkside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8602 Mathis Ave
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-3106
Gr: 6-8 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Stuart M. Beville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Dale Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 878-2593
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Herndon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Locust St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 904-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
Glasgow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Fairfax Pkwy
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 813-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
Potomac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Virginia include Old Donation School, Mary G. Porter Traditional and Cooper Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Virginia?
43 magnet public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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