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Charlottesville city

Virginia · Public K-12

The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Charlottesville city: 15 campuses, 5,150 students, Charlottesville City Public Schools as the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Charlottesville city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,150
-80 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 42%
% Hispanic
15%
was 13%
% Black
24%
was 32%
% Asian
7%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
5,150
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,824
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.1%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
9
1,868 students
Middle
3
1,667 students
High
2
1,615 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Charlottesville City Public Schools
4,439 students · 3 districts in Charlottesville city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Charlottesville city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
67%
Hispanic
7%
Black
16%
Asian
7%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
40%
Hispanic
15%
Black
24%
Asian
7%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
62.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
33
16.5% under 18

Test scores in Charlottesville city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Johnson Elementary· 58.0%
  2. Summit Elementary· 62.0%
  3. Buford Middle· 63.0%
  4. Walker Upper Elementary· 64.0%
  5. Trailblazer Elementary· 66.0%

See all 11 schools in Charlottesville city ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Charlottesville HighCharlottesvilleHigh09-121,438·
Walker Upper ElementaryCharlottesvilleMiddle05-06570·
Buford MiddleCharlottesvilleMiddle07-08563·
Jackson P. Burley MiddleCharlottesvilleMiddle06-08534·
Jackson-Via ElementaryCharlottesvilleElementaryPK-04370·
Johnson ElementaryCharlottesvilleElementaryPK-04327·
Trailblazer ElementaryCharlottesvilleElementaryPK-04320·
Burnley-Moran ElementaryCharlottesvilleElementaryPK-04299·
Summit ElementaryCharlottesvilleElementaryPK-04285·
Greenbrier ElementaryCharlottesvilleElementaryPK-04267·
Community Lab SchoolCharlottesvilleHigh06-12177·
Center IICharlottesvilleElementaryM-M··
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.CharlottesvilleCombinedPK-12··
Elementary School #1CharlottesvilleElementaryM-M··
Lugo-McGinness AcademyCharlottesvilleElementaryN-N··

Cities in Charlottesville city

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About Charlottesville city

Charlottesville city is a compact Virginia county of about 45,437 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 5,150 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $74,824 a year, 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

In terms of grade levels, Charlottesville city covers 9 elementary schools (1,868 students), 3 middle schools (1,667), 2 high schools (1,615), and 1 combined or other schools.

Charlottesville City Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,439 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,150 students, held roughly steady from the 5,230 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Charlottesville city closed 1 school, going from 12 to 11. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 32% to 24% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Charlottesville city discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Charlottesville city?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Charlottesville city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 5,150.
How many high schools are in Charlottesville city?
Charlottesville city, Virginia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,615 students.
How many middle schools are in Charlottesville city?
Charlottesville city, Virginia has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,667 students.
How many elementary schools are in Charlottesville city?
Charlottesville city, Virginia has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,868 students.
What is the largest school district in Charlottesville city?
Charlottesville City Public Schools is the largest school district in Charlottesville city, serving approximately 4,439 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Charlottesville city?
Charlottesville city, Virginia has a population of approximately 45,437, with a median age of 33. About 16.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Charlottesville city?
Median household income in Charlottesville city is $74,824, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Charlottesville city?
Approximately 62.5% of adults 25 and older in Charlottesville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Charlottesville city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.1% of students in Charlottesville city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Charlottesville city schools?
Across Charlottesville city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.

Charlottesville city school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data