For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 7,461 students in Manassas, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Manassas, VA are Pennington Traditional, Louise A. Benton Middle School and Herbert J. Saunders Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manassas, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Manassas have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manassas, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pennington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9305 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Grades: 1-8
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Louise A. Benton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7411 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Grades: 6-8
| 1,357 students
Rank: #33.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13557 Spriggs Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #44.
Manassas Park Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8202 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-1510
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #55.
Parkside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8602 Mathis Ave
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-3106
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-3106
Grades: 6-8
| 1,392 students
Rank: #66.
Grace E. Metz Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9950 Wellington Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-6800
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #77.
Unity Braxton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Lomond Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Manassas, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Dominion Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8220 Conner Dr
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9808
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manassas, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manassas, VA include Pennington Traditional, Louise A. Benton Middle School and Herbert J. Saunders Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manassas?
7 public middle schools are located in Manassas.
What is the racial composition of students in Manassas?
Manassas public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Manassas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manassas include: Louise A. Benton Middle School vs. Herbert J. Saunders Middle School, Herbert J. Saunders Middle School vs. Louise A. Benton Middle School, Grace E. Metz Middle School vs. Parkside Middle School
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