Top 10 Best Virginia Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 49 magnet public high schools serving 91,007 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Virginia are Galileo Magnet High School, Grassfield High School and Lake Braddock Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Virginia magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Virginia Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Grassfield High School
Magnet School
Math: 77% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Grades: 9-12
| 2,289 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,368 students
Rank: #44.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,026 students
Rank: #55.
Western Albemarle High School
Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #66.
Ocean Lakes High School
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
885 Schuman Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,978 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #88.
Battlefield High School
Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15000 Graduation Dr.
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,555 students
Rank: #99.
Osbourn Park High School
Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8909 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 365-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,757 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodbridge High School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3001 Old Bridge Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 497-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,831 students
Rank: #1111.
Godwin High School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #1212.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 3,693 students
Rank: #1313.
Albemarle High School
Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2775 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #1414.
Charles J Colgan Sr High School
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13833 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,869 students
Rank: #1515.
First Colonial High School
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Landstown High School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 Concert Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,197 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Powhatan High School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #1818.
Glen Allen High School
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,044 students
Rank: #1919.
Deep Creek High School
Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Margaret Booker Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: #2020.
Freeman High School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 students
Rank: #2121.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #2222.
Brentsville District High School
Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12109 Aden Rd
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #2323.
C.d. Hylton High School
Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14051 Spriggs Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 580-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
Rank: #2424.
Patriot High School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10504 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 2,341 students
Rank: #2525.
Forest Park High School
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15721 Forest Park Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,308 students
Rank: #2626.
Potomac High School
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,003 students
Rank: #2727.
Tucker High School
Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #2828.
Bayside High School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4960 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #2929.
Maury High School
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 1,623 students
Rank: #3030.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #3131.
Nansemond River High School
Magnet School
Math: 44% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,662 students
Rank: #3232.
Churchland High School
Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #3333.
Gar-field High School
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14000 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 730-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,513 students
Rank: #3434.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13618 Mclearen Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 924-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 3,093 students
Rank: #3535.
Norview High School
Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,889 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Virginia include Galileo Magnet High School, Grassfield High School and Lake Braddock Secondary.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Virginia?
49 magnet public high schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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