For the 2025 school year, there are 2 alternative public middle schools serving 134 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Virginia include Richmond Alternative and Yvonne B. Miller High School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Virginia?
2 alternative public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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