For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,279 students in 22903, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 22903, VA are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Venable Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22903 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 22903, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 22903, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Venable Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 14th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 22903, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 22903, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Venable Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 22903?
4 public preschools are located in 22903.
What is the racial composition of students in 22903?
22903 public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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