Top 5 Best Virginia Charter Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 charter public schools serving 1,278 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Virginia are Green Run Collegiate, Hillsboro Charter Academy and Middleburg Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Virginia Charter Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Run Collegiate
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Middleburg Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 North Madison Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5048
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Community Lab School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
York River Academy
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Career Education & Employment
Charter School
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public schools in Virginia?
The top ranked charter public schools in Virginia include Green Run Collegiate, Hillsboro Charter Academy and Middleburg Community Charter.
How many charter public schools are located in Virginia?
7 charter public schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia charter public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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