For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,941 students in 22903, VA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 22903 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 22903, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22903, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Leslie H. Walton Middle 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
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Community Lab 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
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Venable Elementary 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
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson P. Burley Middle 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
| 551 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson Elementary 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
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson-via Elementary 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
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Walker Upper Elementary 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
| 604 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 elementary schools in 22903, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 22903, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Leslie H. Walton Middle School and Community Lab School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 22903?
8 public elementary schools are located in 22903.
What is the racial composition of students in 22903?
22903 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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