For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 8,248 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, St. Paul Elementary School and Williamsburg Middle 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 77% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-8
| 1,335 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Grades: 1-8
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Great Neck Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1848 North Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,055 students
Rank: #66.
Coeburn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Centre Ave Ne
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #88.
Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3003 Jeb Stuart Hwy
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Grades: PK-7
| 401 students
Rank: #99.
Elydale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Elydale Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Grades: 5-7
| 139 students
Rank: #1010.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Walpole St
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #1111.
West Point Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 440 students
Rank: #1212.
Pocahontas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #1313.
Rye Cove Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Grades: 5-7
| 153 students
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, St. Paul Elementary School and Williamsburg Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Virginia?
13 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 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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