For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 179 students in Charlottesville, VA.
The top ranked public charter school in Charlottesville, VA is Community Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville, VA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public charter school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 80% statewide average). Charter schools in Charlottesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Charlottesville, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Charlottesville, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep. (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Charlottesville, VA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Charlottesville, VA include Community Lab School.
How many public charter schools are located in Charlottesville?
1 public charter schools are located in Charlottesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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