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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Charlottesville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 14,442 students in Charlottesville, VA (there are 26 private schools, serving 3,253 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Charlottesville, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Charlottesville, VA are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Hollymead Elementary School and Community Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Charlottesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Charlottesville, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Leslie H. Walton Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4217 Red Hill Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 14th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Monticello High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Independence Way
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 244-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1757 Avon Street Extended
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-7455
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Walker Upper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1564 Dairy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Gr: 5-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Belmont Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Peregory Ln.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 951-9340
Rank: n/an/a
Center Ii
Alternative School
401 Mcintire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-5820
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
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Elementary School #1
401 Mcintire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-5820
Rank: n/an/a
Lugo-mcginness Academy
Alternative School
341 11th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Rank: n/an/a
Monticello Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
1400 Independence Way
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 244-3100
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 Charlottesville, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Charlottesville, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Hollymead Elementary School and Community Lab School.
How many public schools are located in Charlottesville?
33 public schools are located in Charlottesville.
What percentage of students in Charlottesville go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Charlottesville are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville public schools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Charlottesville are often viewed compared to one another?

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