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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Schools in Virginia

The average public school diversity score in Virginia is approximately 0.72 per year (2026).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Virginia is currently Summit Elementary School, Salem Elementary School, and Innovation Elementary School, among others each with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.77 0.79 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.78

Most Diverse Public Schools in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
R.c. Longan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-4
1000 Belmont Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Innovation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
2300 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Sonnie Penn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
12980 Queen Chapel Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 590-0344
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Walker-grant Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Landstown Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
2212 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-2880
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Halley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-6
8850 Cross Chase Circle
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 551-5700
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
435 Ferdinand Day Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Hoffman-boston Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
1415 S Queen St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5845
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Skipwith Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
44020 Grace Bridge Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2370
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Leesylvania Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
15800 Neabsco Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 670-8268
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Hugh Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 52%)
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1135
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Tallwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
2025 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-3840
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
16125 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-3173
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Steuart W. Weller Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
20700 Marblehead Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2360
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Rocky Run Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
95 Reservoir Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1956
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Landstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
2001 Concert Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5500
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Pennington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 1-8
9305 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-4
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
2213 Round Hill Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2520
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Gunston Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-6
10100 Gunston Rd
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 541-3600
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
A. Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
3799 Waterway Dr
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-2885
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-8
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
11970 Hedges Run Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-9153
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-6
8111 Northumberland Rd
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 440-2600
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-4
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Arlington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Chris Yung Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
12612 Fog Light Way
Bristow, VA 20136
(571) 598-3500
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average public schools diversity score?
The Virginia average public schools diversity score is 0.72 for 2026.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Virginia?
The best top-ranked public schools in Virginia include Salem Elementary School, R.c. Longan Elementary School and Summit Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Virginia?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Virginia is John Randolph Tucker High School, with a diversity score of 0.78. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Salem Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.79.

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