For the 2025-26 school year, there are 82 magnet public preschools serving 51,744 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Virginia are Kent Gardens Elementary School, Arlington Traditional and Great Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Magnet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Virginia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bristow Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8990 Worthington Dr
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 753-7741
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 753-7741
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16125 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-3173
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Covington-harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 River Heritage Blvd.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Sonnie Penn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12980 Queen Chapel Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 590-0344
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 590-0344
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Victory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12001 Tygart Lake Drive
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 257-0356
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 257-0356
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
George G. Tyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14500 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-7181
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Ravensworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5411 Nutting Dr
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 426-3600
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 426-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Horner Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 590-1616
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 590-1616
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
Chris Yung Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12612 Fog Light Way
Bristow, VA 20136
(571) 598-3500
Bristow, VA 20136
(571) 598-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Bennett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8800 Old Dominion Dr
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-8261
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3030.
Fort Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8832 Linton Ln
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 619-2600
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 619-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3131.
Claremont Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 S. Chesterfield Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Occoquan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12915 Occoquan Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-2195
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11970 Hedges Run Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-9153
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-9153
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3535.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9553 Birmingham Dr
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 530-7541
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 530-7541
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Virginia?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Virginia include Kent Gardens Elementary School, Arlington Traditional and Great Falls Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Virginia?
82 magnet public preschools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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