The average public school diversity score in Virginia is approximately 0.72 per year (2025).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Virginia is currently Salem Elementary School, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.77
0.79
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.78
Most Diverse Public Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-4
1000 Belmont Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
R.c. Longan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Sonnie Penn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
12980 Queen Chapel Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 590-0344
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 590-0344
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Skipwith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
A. Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
3799 Waterway Dr
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-2885
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-2885
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Landstown Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
2212 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-2880
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-2880
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1115
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Hoffman-boston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
1415 S Queen St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5845
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5845
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 310-0029
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Leesylvania Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
15800 Neabsco Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 670-8268
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 670-8268
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Innovation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
2300 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Halley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-6
8850 Cross Chase Circle
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 551-5700
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 551-5700
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Walker-grant Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Landstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
2001 Concert Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5500
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5500
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Pennington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 1-8
9305 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Gunston Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-6
10100 Gunston Rd
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 541-3600
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 541-3600
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-6
8390 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 551-5300
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 551-5300
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-6
8111 Northumberland Rd
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 440-2600
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 440-2600
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Tallwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
2025 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-3840
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-3840
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Coates Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-6
2480 River Birch Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3000
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3000
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-6
3434 Campbell Dr
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
2213 Round Hill Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2520
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2520
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-4
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-12
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Steuart W. Weller Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
20700 Marblehead Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2360
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2360
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Spotswood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
6701 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-1514
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 898-1514
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-8
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
1800 Horner Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 590-1616
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 590-1616
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK
101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
Arlington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
1030 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-6290
Rank: #22 - 4122. - 41.
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
16125 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-3173
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-3173
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public schools diversity score?
The Virginia average public schools diversity score is 0.72 for 2025.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Virginia?
The best top ranked public schools in Virginia include Salem Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and R.c. Longan Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Virginia?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Virginia is Landstown High School, with a diversity score of 0.78. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Salem Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.79.
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