Best Schools in Charlottesville City, VA
Charlottesville City, VA has 21 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,964 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Charlottesville City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Charlottesville City, VA
The top high schools in Charlottesville City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community Lab School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Charlottesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charlottesville City, VA
The top middle schools in Charlottesville City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson P. Burley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
2. Walker Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 616 Students
3. Buford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charlottesville City, VA
The top elementary schools in Charlottesville City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenbrier Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 315 Students
2. Jackson-via Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
3. Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Village School • Private • Grades 5 - 8 • 80 Students
4. Burnley-moran Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
5. Charlottesville Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 210 Students
6. First Baptist Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First Baptist Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 74 Students
7. Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 322 Students
8. Venable Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
9. The International School Of Charlottesville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The International School Of Charlottesville • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 135 Students
10. Clark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlottesville City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Charlottesville City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Charlottesville City, VA has a total population of 46,553 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Charlottesville City, 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 Charlottesville City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charlottesville City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charlottesville City, 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 Charlottesville City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Charlottesville City, VA
How many schools are in Charlottesville City, VA?
Charlottesville City, VA has 21 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,964 students in total.
How do schools in Charlottesville City perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Charlottesville City score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Charlottesville City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Charlottesville City?
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: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds 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: 79%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations