For the 2024 school year, there are 126 alternative public schools serving 848 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative, Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Home and Middle Peninsula 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 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Virginia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #77.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1111.
Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Montgomery Ave.
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-6241
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-6241
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home - James River
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #2525.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #2727.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy 360
Alternative School
13900 Hull Street Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 768-6165
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 768-6165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Integrity And Maturity
Alternative School
C/o Kathryn Salerno, 2709 Popk
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2064
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2064
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult & Career Education Center
Alternative School
141 Goode Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Education Center
Alternative School
201 East Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Learning Ctr.
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6050
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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, Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Home and Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home.
How many alternative public schools are located in Virginia?
126 alternative public schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia alternative public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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