For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,941 students in 22903, VA (there are , serving 1,408 private students). 68% 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, Community Lab School and Leslie H. Walton Middle 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 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22903, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Leslie H. Walton Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4217 Red Hill Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Venable Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Walker Upper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Dairy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Gr: 5-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Lugo-mcginness Academy
Alternative School
341 11th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
22903, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Gr: 6-8
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 22903, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22903, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Community Lab School and Leslie H. Walton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 22903?
9 public schools are located in 22903.
What percentage of students in 22903 go to public school?
68% 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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