Best Schools in Manchester, VA
Manchester, VA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,848 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Manchester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manchester, VA
The top high schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monacan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
2. James River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1926 Students
3. Manchester High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2188 Students
4. Huguenot High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manchester, VA
The top middle schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robious Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1129 Students
2. Providence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
3. Lucille M. Brown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manchester, VA
The top elementary schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
2. Reams Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
3. Providence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 640 Students
4. Chesterfield Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 857 Students
5. A.m. Davis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
6. Southampton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manchester, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manchester, VA has a total population of 12,652 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manchester, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manchester, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manchester, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manchester, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Manchester, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manchester, VA
How many schools are in Manchester, VA?
Manchester, VA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,848 students in total.
How do schools in Manchester perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Manchester score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Manchester don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manchester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations