For the 2026 school year, there are 129 alternative public schools serving 1,074 students in Virginia.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative School, Bryant High School and Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Virginia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Wyche Rd.
Stafford, VA 22555
(540) 658-1481
Stafford, VA 22555
(540) 658-1481
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-0225
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-0225
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Albemarle Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 382-6788
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 382-6788
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
W.w. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 Colquhoun St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8170
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8170
Rank: #77.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Old Bon Air Road, Educati
North Chesterfield, VA 23535
(804) 371-0700
North Chesterfield, VA 23535
(804) 371-0700
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #88.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2512 George Mason Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 468-8960
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 468-8960
Rank: #1111.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Peregory Ln.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 951-9340
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 951-9340
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Krause Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 706-2160
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 706-2160
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Industrial Pk. Rd
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Florida Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-1882
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-1882
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
N.w. (Northwestern) Regional Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Fort Collier
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 722-6174
Rank: #1717.
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Whiting St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3700
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3700
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10650 Page Ave.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 246-2915
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 246-2915
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Security Ln.
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3310
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3310
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Loudoun Co. Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42020 Loudoun Center Place
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-5325
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-5325
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Crater Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6102 County Dr.
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 732-3803
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 732-3803
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Highlands Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2105 Shakesville Road
Bristol, VA 24203
(276) 466-7817
Bristol, VA 24203
(276) 466-7817
Rank: #2424.
Richmond Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N. 17th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 646-3470
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 646-3470
Rank: #2525.
Newport News Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 25th St.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 926-7352
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 926-7352
Rank: #2626.
Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
498 Coyner Springs Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 561-3858
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 561-3858
Rank: #2727.
Prince William Juv. Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14873 Dumfries Rd.
Manassas, VA 22111
(703) 791-3181
Manassas, VA 22111
(703) 791-3181
Rank: n/an/a
6th Grade Academy At Arnett Hills
Alternative School
6811 Northmont Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Loudoun
Alternative School
42075 Loudoun Academy Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-1980
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-1980
Rank: n/an/a
Academy At Virginia Randolph
Alternative School
2204 Mountain Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5085
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5085
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy Of International Studies At Rosemont
Alternative School
1330 Branch Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Technology And Innovation At The University Of Ma
Alternative School
121 University Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 654-9090
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 654-9090
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Integrity And Maturity Bryant
Alternative School
2709 Popkins Lane, Justin Simm
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2064
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2064
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Integrity And Maturity Mountain View
Alternative School
5575 Spindle Court
Centreville, VA 20121
(571) 522-6841
Centreville, VA 20121
(571) 522-6841
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Virginia include Richmond Alternative School, Bryant High School and Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Home.
How many alternative public schools are located in Virginia?
131 alternative public schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia alternative public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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