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Best Jackson Ward Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA.

The top-ranked public school in Jackson Ward is Richmond Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA public school have an score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richmond Alternative

Alternative School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
:

Bottom 50%

119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388

Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA include Richmond Alternative.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond?

1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond?

the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).