Manassas City Public Schools runs nine schools for 8,263 students. All are fully accredited; state framework scores, the 2026-27 calendar and board meetings.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Virginia Department of Education’s School Quality Profile for Manassas City Public Schools, and the Manassas City Public Schools website, calendar and news releases.

Every public school in Manassas, with its zone and report card: Manassas public schools.

Manassas is an independent city with its own school division, Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS), run by the School Board of the City of Manassas. It is separate from Prince William County Public Schools, which serves the county around it. MCPS enrolled 8,263 students in fall 2025, up from 7,663 a year earlier. The central office is at 8700 Centreville Road, Suite 400; the School Board can be reached at 703-257-8800.

What this means for you

  • Check your address first. Many homes with a Manassas mailing address are in Prince William County and attend county schools. Only addresses inside the city limits go to MCPS.
  • No school on Monday, Nov. 2, Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day) and Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). Wednesday, Oct. 21, is an early release day.
  • Enrollment steps and required documents are on the MCPS how to enroll page.

The schools and how the state rates them

Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework scores schools on mastery, growth, readiness and graduation. The state’s latest results, released in October 2026:

School Grades Accreditation State performance level Framework score
Baldwin Elementary Elementary Fully accredited Meets Expectations 83.53
George Carr Round Elementary Elementary Fully accredited Approaching Expectations 72.21
Jennie Dean Elementary Elementary Fully accredited Approaching Expectations 73.84
Richard C. Haydon Elementary Elementary Fully accredited Meets Expectations 83.35
Weems Elementary Elementary Fully accredited Meets Expectations 84.09
Baldwin Intermediate Intermediate Fully accredited Needs Intensive Support 75.72
Mayfield Intermediate Intermediate Fully accredited Approaching Expectations 79.55
Grace E. Metz Middle Middle Fully accredited Needs Intensive Support 76.85
Osbourn High High Fully accredited Approaching Expectations 81.80

MCPS said on Oct. 8 that six schools raised their framework scores from the year before, that Baldwin and Haydon elementaries moved into the Meets Expectations range, and that Metz Middle raised its score by nearly five points. Under the separate federal accountability system, Osbourn High, Metz Middle, Mayfield Intermediate and Baldwin Intermediate carry a Targeted Support and Improvement designation, which is based on the results of individual student groups; Jennie Dean Elementary came off that list this year. Look up any school’s test scores and data in the state’s School Quality Profiles.

Graduation: in the most recent four-year cohort at MCPS, 528 of 602 students graduated on time, an on-time rate of 88%, according to the state profile.

2026-27 calendar: the dates to know

Date What happens
Wednesday, Oct. 21 Early release
Monday, Nov. 2 Parent-teacher conferences; no school for students
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day; no school for students
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day; schools and offices closed
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving break
Wednesday, Dec. 9 Early release
Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 Winter break
Friday, Jan. 8 No school for students
Monday, Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day; closed
Monday, Feb. 1 No school for students
Monday, Feb. 15 Presidents Day; closed
Wednesday, March 10 Eid al-Fitr; closed
March 29 to April 2 Spring break
Monday, April 19 No school for students
Monday, May 31 Memorial Day; closed
Friday, June 4 Last day of school, early release

Dates come from the MCPS events calendar. Weather closings are posted on the MCPS inclement weather page.

School Board

The School Board of the City of Manassas meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except in May, November and December, when it holds one regular meeting. Jill Spall is the chair and Dr. Zella Jones the vice chair; Dr. Kevin Newman is superintendent. Coming up:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, regular business meeting
  • Thursday, Oct. 29, joint meeting with the City Council
  • Thursday, Nov. 5, joint meeting with the City Council
  • Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 8, regular business meetings

The city’s FY 2027 budget includes $67.3 million for MCPS operations, up 3% from the year before.

Advanced programs

MCPS says Advanced Placement participation has risen 61% since the 2022-23 school year, and the share of students scoring 3 or higher on AP exams has grown from 35% to more than 53%. The division pays AP exam fees. Two Osbourn seniors were named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists in September.

Other options

The state lists Virginia Virtual Academy at Manassas, an online school, under the division. Prince William County Public Schools serves county addresses around the city.

Related guides: moving to Manassas, Friday night football and getting around Manassas.

Which elementary school serves your street? See our Manassas neighborhoods guide for the zones in each area.

Frequently asked questions

What school district is Manassas in?

The city of Manassas has its own division, Manassas City Public Schools, separate from Prince William County Public Schools. Homes outside the city limits with a Manassas address usually go to Prince William County schools.

How are Manassas city schools rated?

All nine MCPS schools are fully accredited for 2026-27. On Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework, Weems Elementary had the division’s highest score, 84.09, and Baldwin, Haydon and Weems elementaries rated Meets Expectations.

When is winter break for Manassas City Public Schools?

Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21, 2026, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 25-27, and spring break is March 29 to April 2, 2027.

When is the last day of school in Manassas?

Friday, June 4, 2027, with early release for students, according to the MCPS calendar.

When does the Manassas School Board meet?

On the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except in May, November and December, when it holds one regular meeting. Upcoming meetings are Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.