For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 806 students in 23803, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23803, VA is Matoaca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23803 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23803, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23803, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matoaca Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Hickory Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Va Training Center
Special Education School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
23803, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1450 Talley Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Blandford Program For Mathematics And Humanities (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
816 E Bank St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7078
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7078
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 Wesley St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23803, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23803, VA include Matoaca Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23803?
3 public middle schools are located in 23803.
What is the racial composition of students in 23803?
23803 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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