For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,662 students in 20109, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 107 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 20109, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20109, VA are T. Clay Wood Elementary School, Unity Reed High School and C.a. Sinclair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20109 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20109, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20109, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T. Clay Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10600 Kettle Run Road
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 594-3990
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 594-3990
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Unity Reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8820 Rixlew Ln
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-2900
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
C.a. Sinclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Garner Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-4811
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-4811
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Suella G. Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10400 Kim Graham Lane
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-0287
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-0287
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Sudley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9744 Copeland Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3444
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
West Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8031 Urbanna Rd
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 368-4404
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 368-4404
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
George P. Mullen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Rodes Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 330-0427
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 330-0427
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Unity Braxton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Lomond Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20109, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 20109, VA include T. Clay Wood Elementary School, Unity Reed High School and C.a. Sinclair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20109?
8 public schools are located in 20109.
What percentage of students in 20109 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 20109 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20109?
20109 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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