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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Albemarle County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,473 students in Albemarle County, VA (there are 16 private schools, serving 1,479 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Albemarle County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Albemarle County, VA are Hollymead Elementary School, Joseph T. Henley Middle School and Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Albemarle County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Albemarle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollymead Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2775 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 973-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Joseph T. Henley Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-4393
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2801 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 975-0599
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Ivy Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1610 Owensville Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 293-9304
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Brownsville Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Western Albemarle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Charlottesville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Broadus Wood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 Buck Mountain Road
Earlysville, VA 22936
(434) 973-3865
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Baker-butler Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2740 Proffit Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 974-7777
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Stone Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
958 North Milton Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 296-3754
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Albemarle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2775 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Crozet Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1407 Crozet Avenue
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 823-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2228 Greenbrier Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2415
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Stony Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3893 Stony Point Road
Keswick, VA 22947
(434) 973-6405
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Burnley-moran Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Long Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2413
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Scottsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7868 Scottsville Road
Scottsville, VA 24590
(434) 286-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Journey Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9320
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Agnor Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Berkmar Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-5211
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Woodbrook Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Red Hill School Road
North Garden, VA 22959
(434) 293-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-8371
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 East Rio Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2419
Rank: n/an/a
Piedmont Reg Ed/ivy Creek
Special Education School
227 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9420

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Albemarle County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Albemarle County, VA include Hollymead Elementary School, Joseph T. Henley Middle School and Lakeside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Albemarle County?
23 public schools are located in Albemarle County.
What percentage of students in Albemarle County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Albemarle County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle County?
Albemarle County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albemarle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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