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Best Public Elementary Schools in 23803 (Petersburg, VA) (2026)
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Best 23803 Virginia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,437 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matoaca Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6627 River Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ettrick Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20910 Chesterfield Ave.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Matoaca Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Hickory Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Talley Avenue
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7002
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Pleasants Lane Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Pleasants Lane
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7013
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Lakemont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Gibbons St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7007
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23803 Virginia

23803, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Southside Va Training Center (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Gr: PK-12

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?
8 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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