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Best 22903 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3251 Morgantown Road
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Forest Street
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
4217 Red Hill Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 14th Street Nw
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Rose Hill Drive
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1645 Cherry Avenue
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Harris Road
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1564 Dairy Road
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 22903 Virginia

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
Gr: 6-8
Buford Middle School (Closed 2025)
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

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, 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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