Best Schools in Albemarle County, VA
Albemarle County, VA has 51 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 31 elementary) serving 22,711 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Albemarle County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Albemarle County, VA
The top high schools in Albemarle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Albemarle High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1158 Students
2. William Monroe High
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Greene County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 957 Students
3. Monticello High
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
4. Charlottesville High
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Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
5. Buckingham County High
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Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
6. Albemarle High
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1987 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albemarle County, VA
The top middle schools in Albemarle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph T. Henley Middle
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Lakeside Middle
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
3. Leslie H. Walton Middle
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
4. Jackson P. Burley Middle
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
5. William Monroe Middle
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Greene County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students
6. Buckingham County Middle
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Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
7. Journey Middle
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
8. Walker Upper Elementary
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Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 616 Students
9. Buford Middle
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Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albemarle County, VA
The top elementary schools in Albemarle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownsville Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Meriwether Lewis Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
3. Virginia L. Murray Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
4. Hollymead Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
5. Stone Robinson Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
6. Crozet Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
7. Baker-butler Elem
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
8. Stony Point Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
9. Broadus Wood Elementary
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Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
10. Ruckersville Elementary
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Greene County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Albemarle County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Albemarle County, VA has a total population of 112,395 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Albemarle County, 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 Albemarle County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albemarle County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albemarle County, 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 Albemarle County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Albemarle County, VA
How many schools are in Albemarle County, VA?
Albemarle County, VA has 51 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 22,711 students in total.
How do schools in Albemarle County perform on state tests?
On average, 51 schools in Albemarle County score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Albemarle County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Albemarle County?
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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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Albemarle County
6 places in Albemarle County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Charlottesville (14)
- Crozet (4)
- Earlysville (1)
- Keswick (1)
- North Garden (1)
- Scottsville (1)