For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 619 students in the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Barracks Rugby is Walker Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville, VA include Walker Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville?
the neighborhood of Barracks Rugby, Charlottesville public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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