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Best Charlottesville City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,209 students in Charlottesville City, VA (there are , serving 2,062 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Charlottesville City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Charlottesville City, VA are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Community Lab School and Leslie H. Walton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Charlottesville City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Charlottesville City (2025-26)

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 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Venable 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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
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 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,204 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
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 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
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 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Clark 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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
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
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Charlottesville City, VA

Charlottesville City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Gr: 6-8
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Charlottesville City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Charlottesville City, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Community Lab School and Leslie H. Walton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Charlottesville City?
16 public schools are located in Charlottesville City.
What percentage of students in Charlottesville City go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Charlottesville City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville City?
Charlottesville City public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Charlottesville City are often viewed compared to one another?

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