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Best Virginia Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 9,004 students in Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Williamsburg Middle School and St. Paul Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Gr: 2-8 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Gr: 1-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Great Neck Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1848 North Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Elydale Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
128 Elydale Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Gr: 5-7 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Coeburn Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
518 Centre Ave Ne
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 Walpole St
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
West Point Middle/high
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Pocahontas Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3003 Jeb Stuart Hwy
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Gr: PK-7 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Gr: 5-7 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virginia include Old Donation School, Williamsburg Middle School and St. Paul Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Virginia?
15 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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