Best Charlottesville Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 82% (versus the Virginia public charter school average of 68%), and score of 87% (versus the 80% statewide average). Charter schools in Charlottesville have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Community Lab School

Charter School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
:

Top 20%

1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090

Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607

Gr: 6-8

Buford Middle School (Closed 2025)

1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411

Gr: 7-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Charlottesville Hosp. Ep. (Closed 2024)

Special Education School

2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437

Gr: PK-12

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).