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Charlottesville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,439 students in Charlottesville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Charlottesville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
4,439 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
410 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlottesville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.1%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
25%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,086 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,588 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$96 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,086
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,588
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Charlottesville City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlottesville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2228 Greenbrier Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2415
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2415
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
Burnley-moran Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Long Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2413
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2413
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Walker Upper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Dairy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Gr: 5-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
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
Lugo-mcginness Academy
Alternative School
341 11th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlottesville City School District?
Charlottesville City School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,439 students.
What is the rank of Charlottesville City School District?
Charlottesville City School District is ranked #99 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville City School District?
39% of Charlottesville City School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlottesville City School District?
Charlottesville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Charlottesville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,588 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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