Virginia public schools are composed of approximately average 56% minority students (2025).
The public schools in Virginia with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 97%
100%
Avg. % Minority: 98%
Public Schools Minority Statistics in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Minority: 99%
Grades: 6-12
15 S. Oak Avenue
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Fairfield Court Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Harvie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
3401 Harvie Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Jacox Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK
900 Mosby Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-5959
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-5959
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
St. Helena Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-5
903 S Main St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: 6-12
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: K-6
1100 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8870
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8870
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-5
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Douglass Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: K-6
34 Grand St
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
George F. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-5
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-5
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Highland Springs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-5
600 Pleasant St
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4045
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4045
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: 7-8
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Hybla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-6
3415 Lockheed Blvd
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-7000
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-7000
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: 6-8
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Newsome Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-5
4200 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6810
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6810
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-2
543 E. Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Richard Bowling Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-5
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
River City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: 6-8
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: K-8
1106 Campostella Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK
2717 Alexander Avenue
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: 6-8
3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Rank: #13 - 3013. - 30.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: PK-5
2000 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4821
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4821
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: 9-12
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Broad Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: PK-5
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: K-5
1450 Talley Avenue
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7002
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7002
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Discovery Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: PK-5
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6838
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6838
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: 6-8
5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public schools minority students?
The Virginia average public schools minority students is 56% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Virginia?
The best top ranked public schools in Virginia include Richmond Alternative, An Achievable Dream Middle And High School Oak Avenue Comple and Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students in Virginia?
The public high school with the highest percentage of minority students in Virginia is Richmond Alternative, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students is Richmond Alternative, with a value of 100%.
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