For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 997 students in Mc Lean, VA. The top-ranked public middle school in Mc Lean, VA is Cooper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Lean, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Mc Lean have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mc Lean, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mc Lean, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mc Lean, VA include Cooper Middle School. Mc Lean has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Mc Lean?
1 public middle schools are located in Mc Lean.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Lean?
Mc Lean public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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