For the 2025 school year, there are 4 charter public elementary schools serving 788 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Virginia are Hillsboro Charter Academy, Middleburg Community Charter and Community Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Middleburg Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 North Madison Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5048
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5048
Grades: K-5
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Virginia?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Virginia include Hillsboro Charter Academy, Middleburg Community Charter and Community Lab School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Virginia?
4 charter public elementary schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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