Bennett Elementary School is located at 8800 Old Dominion Drive in Manassas within a suburban township setting in Prince William County. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 742 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. 76% of students are proficient in math and 72% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. Bennett provides a cheerful, inviting educational atmosphere that is inclusive of all students. They are facilitated by an efficient staff and are socially and academically motivated to realize their potential.

The institution essentially goes back to a building that was first set up in 1908. It has been reconstructed to accommodate more than 800 students, thus representing not only a deep-rooted heritage but also the perpetual local people's will. Parents are full of praise for the staff at Bennett whom they describe as being very involved, the energetic parent–teacher association and especially the hospitable atmosphere of the school, hence they rank it among the best elementary schools in Virginia for families that are oriented towards community and stability.