The results of the National Evaluation exam are, every year, one of the most closely watched indicators for parents. They reflect not only students’ academic performance, but also how well an educational environment works in practice — including teachers, students, family involvement, and the overall learning rhythm.

This ranking is based on the average results recorded in 2025 at school level in Bucharest, as reported in aggregated rankings for lower secondary education (grades V–VIII). The list includes both national colleges with middle-school cycles and theoretical or private schools offering lower secondary education.

How this ranking was built and what “best schools” actually means

The ranking uses school-level averages from the 2025 National Evaluation, including Romanian Language, Mathematics, and overall exam averages.

For parents, however, these results should be viewed as an indicator, not a final verdict. A school with very high averages may suit students who thrive in competitive, performance-focused environments, but may not necessarily be ideal for every child.

Beyond exam averages, important factors include:

• number of students (sample size),
• teacher stability,
• school schedule and programs,
• distance from home,
• extracurricular opportunities,
• support offered to both high-performing students and those needing additional guidance.

Top middle schools in Bucharest based on the 2025 National Evaluation (Top 10)

Below are the first 10 schools in Bucharest according to the reported 2025 averages:

1. “Tudor Vianu” National College of Computer Science – Average EN 2025: 9.80
2. “Gheorghe Lazăr” National College – Average EN 2025: 9.70
3. “I.L. Caragiale” National College – Average EN 2025: 9.46
4. “Spiru Haret” National College – Average EN 2025: 9.46
5. “European School Bucharest” Theoretical High School – Average EN 2025: 9.46
6. “Anastasia Popescu” Pedagogical High School – Average EN 2025: 9.45
7. “Cantemir Vodă” National College – Average EN 2025: 9.44
8. “Grigore Moisil” National College – Average EN 2025: 9.42
9. “George Coșbuc” Bilingual National College – Average EN 2025: 9.38
10. “Școala Mea” Theoretical High School – Average EN 2025: 9.34

It is important to note that differences between positions 3 and 7, for example, are minimal. This means we are looking at a very tight top tier, not large performance gaps between schools.

How to identify places 11–20 and build a complete, verifiable Top 20

To keep the ranking fully transparent and data-based, the safest method is to continue the official Bucharest ranking sorted by the 2025 National Evaluation average. The published ranking is paginated, meaning positions beyond the first 10 appear on subsequent pages.

Practical recommendation for parents:

• list positions 1–20 based on the official 2025 averages;
• check the number of examined students, since very small cohorts may influence averages;
• compare 3–5 realistic options based on logistics such as commute, schedule, and school environment.

If needed, this ranking can also be turned into a practical parent guide explaining how to properly compare schools using objective indicators while keeping the focus strictly on verified 2025 results and transparent evaluation criteria.

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