For the 2026 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, Community Lab School and Middleburg Community Charter. 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 69% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Middleburg Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 North Madison Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5048
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5048
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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, Community Lab School and Middleburg Community Charter.
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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