For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 3,241 students in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Jackson Ward is Richmond Alternative School. 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 average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 School.
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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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