For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 alternative public elementary schools serving 162 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative and Yvonne B. Miller High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Virginia include Richmond Alternative and Yvonne B. Miller High School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Virginia?
2 alternative public elementary schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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