Best Charlottesville Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,744 students in Charlottesville, VA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Charlottesville, VA are Community Lab School, Lakeside Middle School and Leslie H. Walton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Charlottesville, VA public middle schools have an score of 64% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Charlottesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Charlottesville, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Community Lab School

Charter School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
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1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090

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

Rank: #22.

Lakeside Middle School

(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
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2801 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 975-0599

Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #33.

Leslie H. Walton Middle School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 75-79%)
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4217 Red Hill Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615

Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #44.

Jackson P. Burley Middle School

(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
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901 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101

Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #55.

Journey Middle School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 65-69%)
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210 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9320

Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #66.

Buford Middle School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
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1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411

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

[+] 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

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 middle schools in Charlottesville, VA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Charlottesville, VA include Community Lab School, Lakeside Middle School and Leslie H. Walton Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Charlottesville?

6 public middle schools are located in Charlottesville.

What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville?

Charlottesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Charlottesville are often viewed compared to one another?