Manassas: Schools & Education
There are 39 public schools in Manassas. Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is the largest at 2,907 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 33,577 students.
- ~977 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
44 K-12 schools serving the area — about 977 residents per school. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
Schools (44)
| School Districts · Districts | Department of Education State-, INDEPENDENCE NONTRADITIONAL SC, Manassas City Public Schools, Northern Virginia Regional Spe, Prince William County Public S |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 39 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 29,313 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,835 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 15,944 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.4% |
| Schools Count | 39 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (2)
Colleges (1)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Central Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 8601 Mathis Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 792-8360 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 20110 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2652 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 4 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (4)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 67 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 32.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12