For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,963 students in Charlottesville, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Charlottesville, VA are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Hollymead Elementary School and Baker-butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlottesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charlottesville, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hollymead Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2775 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 973-8301
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 973-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Baker-butler Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2740 Proffit Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 974-7777
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 974-7777
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Stone Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
958 North Milton Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 296-3754
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 296-3754
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2228 Greenbrier Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2415
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2415
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Burnley-moran Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Long Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2413
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2413
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Avon Street Extended
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-7455
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-7455
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Agnor-hurt Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Berkmar Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-5211
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-5211
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Woodbrook Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-6600
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Belmont Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
190 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-8371
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-8371
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Gr: 6-8
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
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
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Charlottesville, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Charlottesville, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Hollymead Elementary School and Baker-butler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charlottesville?
14 public preschools are located in Charlottesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Charlottesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Charlottesville include: Baker-butler Elementary School vs. Hollymead Elementary School, Jackson-via Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School, Mary Carr Greer Elementary School vs. Agnor-hurt Elementary School
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