For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,404 students in 23803, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23803, VA are Matoaca Elementary School, Ettrick Elementary School and Matoaca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23803 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23803, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23803, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matoaca Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6627 River Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3100
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Ettrick Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20910 Chesterfield Ave.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Matoaca Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Hickory Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Talley Avenue
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7002
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7002
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Pleasants Lane Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pleasants Lane
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7013
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7013
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Lakemont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 Gibbons St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7007
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7007
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Gr: PK-12
23803, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1450 Talley Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Gr: 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
725 Wesley St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Southside Va Training Center (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Gr: PK-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23803, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23803, VA include Matoaca Elementary School, Ettrick Elementary School and Matoaca Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23803?
7 public elementary schools are located in 23803.
What is the racial composition of students in 23803?
23803 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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