For the 2025-26 school year, there are 128 magnet public elementary schools serving 91,563 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Kent Gardens Elementary School and Arlington Traditional. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Magnet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Virginia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Gr: 2-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Gr: 1-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Great Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 757-2100
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 757-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Pennington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9305 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Gr: 1-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Ashland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15300 Bowmans Folly Dr.
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 583-8774
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 583-8774
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5600 Mcleod Way
Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 754-4161
Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 754-4161
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Old Bridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3051 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-5614
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-5614
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Glenkirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8584 Sedge Wren Drive
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-1702
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: K-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Coles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7405 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-3141
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Fox Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2611 Viking Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 262-2700
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 262-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Buckland Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 530-1560
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 530-1560
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Innovation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Westridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12400 Knightsbridge Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 590-3711
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 590-3711
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
J.w. Alvey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Waverly Farm Dr.
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-2556
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 261-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Gainesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gr: 6-8 | 1,363 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Haymarket Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15500 Learning Lane
Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 468-2800
Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 468-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15801 Tanning House Place
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 402-3500
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 402-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,344 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2424.
Powell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13340 Leland Rd.
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 522-6000
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 522-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12505 Kahns Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-2099
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-2099
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Cedar Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12601 Braemar Parkway
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 365-0963
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 365-0963
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4670 Waverly Farm Drive
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 248-4930
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 248-4930
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10110 Commonwealth Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-3700
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Rockledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Mariner Ln
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-2108
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-2108
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Springwoods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3815 Marquis Place
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 590-9874
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 590-9874
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 Colts Neck Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 262-7400
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 262-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Orange Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6820 Sydenstricker Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-6800
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3434.
The Nokesville School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12375 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Gr: K-8 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
Piney Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 Linton Hall Road
Bristow, VA 20136
(571) 261-5300
Bristow, VA 20136
(571) 261-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Virginia?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Virginia include Old Donation School, Kent Gardens Elementary School and Arlington Traditional.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Virginia?
128 magnet public elementary schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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