For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,568 students in 22903, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,343 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 22903, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22903, VA are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Leslie H. Walton Middle School and Community Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22903 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22903, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22903, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Leslie H. Walton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4217 Red Hill Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Community Lab School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Grades: 6-12
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Venable Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 14th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson-via Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Buford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Grades: 7-8
| 581 students
Rank: #99.
Walker Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Dairy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Grades: 5-6
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lugo-mcginness Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
341 11th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
22903, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22903, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22903, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Leslie H. Walton Middle School and Community Lab School.
How many public schools are located in 22903?
10 public schools are located in 22903.
What percentage of students in 22903 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 22903 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22903?
22903 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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