For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 charter public high schools serving 671 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Virginia are Green Run Collegiate, Community Lab School and York River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Virginia charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green Run Collegiate, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Virginia (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Run Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Charter School
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Virginia include Green Run Collegiate, Community Lab School and York River Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Virginia?
4 charter public high schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia charter public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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