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Best 23803 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,855 students in 23803, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 217 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 23803, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 23803 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23803, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23803, VA Public 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
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Magnet School
512 W Washington St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 722-0200
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
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Va Training Center
Special Education School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
1100 Patterson Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7010
Gr: PK | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23803, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23803, VA include Matoaca Elementary School, Ettrick Elementary School and Matoaca Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23803?
10 public schools are located in 23803.
What percentage of students in 23803 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 23803 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23803?
23803 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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