For the 2026 school year, there are 2 alternative public elementary schools serving 277 students in Virginia.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative School and Yvonne B. Miller High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Virginia (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%
Rank: #22.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Old Bon Air Road, Educati
North Chesterfield, VA 23535
(804) 371-0700
North Chesterfield, VA 23535
(804) 371-0700
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Virginia include Richmond Alternative School and Yvonne B. Miller High School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Virginia?
2 alternative public elementary schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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