For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,343 students in Charlottesville City, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Charlottesville City, VA are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Trailblazer Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlottesville City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charlottesville City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 14th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Avon Street Extended
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-7455
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-7455
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Belmont Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Charlottesville City, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Charlottesville City, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Trailblazer Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charlottesville City?
6 public preschools are located in Charlottesville City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville City?
Charlottesville City public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Charlottesville City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Charlottesville City include: Jackson-via Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Jackson-via Elementary School, Summit Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School
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