For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 281 students in the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Venable is Venable Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Venable 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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville, VA include Venable Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville?
the neighborhood of Venable, Charlottesville public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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