For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,613 students in 22903, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 22903, VA are Community Lab School, Leslie H. Walton Middle School and Jackson P. Burley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 22903 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 22903, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22903, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Leslie H. Walton Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4217 Red Hill Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
22903, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 22903, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 22903, VA include Community Lab School, Leslie H. Walton Middle School and Jackson P. Burley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 22903?
4 public middle schools are located in 22903.
What is the racial composition of students in 22903?
22903 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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