Best Public Schools in Manassas, VA


Summary:

The city of Manassas, Virginia is home to 29 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 high schools, spread across two school districts - Prince William County Public Schools and Manassas City Public Schools. While the overall performance of schools in the area is mixed, a few standout institutions demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.

At the elementary level, Coles Elementary and Pennington Traditional rank in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools, with over 90% proficiency in math and reading. Ashland Elementary also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of the state. At the middle school level, Louise A. Benton Middle stands out, ranking in the top 25% of Virginia middle schools with very strong test scores. The top-performing high school in the area is Charles J. Colgan Senior High, which ranks in the top 20% of Virginia high schools.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, with a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Additionally, the schools in the Manassas City Public Schools district consistently lag behind the state and Prince William County averages, highlighting the need for additional support and resources in this area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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