For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,740 students in 23803, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 217 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23803, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23803, VA are Matoaca Middle School, Matoaca Elementary School and Ettrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23803 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23803, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23803, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matoaca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Hickory Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #22.
Matoaca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6627 River Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3100
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Ettrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20910 Chesterfield Ave.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cool Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Talley Avenue
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7002
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7002
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 Gibbons St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7007
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7007
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasants Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pleasants Lane
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7013
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7013
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Magnet School
512 W Washington St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 722-0200
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 722-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Va Training Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
1100 Patterson Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7010
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7010
Grades: PK
| 337 students
23803, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1450 Talley Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Blandford Program For Mathematics And Humanities (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
816 E Bank St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7078
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7078
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 Wesley St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23803, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23803, VA include Matoaca Middle School, Matoaca Elementary School and Ettrick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23803?
10 public schools are located in 23803.
What percentage of students in 23803 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23803 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23803?
23803 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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