For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,869 students in 20112, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 20112, VA are Ashland Elementary School, Coles Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20112 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 20112, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 20112, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
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: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Louise A. Benton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7411 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Gr: 6-8 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13557 Spriggs Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13833 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Independence Nontraditional - High School
Alternative School
14550 Aden Road
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Rank: n/an/a
Independence Nontraditional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14550 Aden Road
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Rank: n/an/a
Independence Nontraditional School - Middle School
Alternative School
14550 Aden Road, C/o Pr Willia
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Rank: n/an/a
8250 Ashton Ave
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-8381
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-8381
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20112, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 20112, VA include Ashland Elementary School, Coles Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20112?
10 public schools are located in 20112.
What is the racial composition of students in 20112?
20112 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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