Total enrollment
5,150
+126 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Charlottesville city
Virginia · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Charlottesville city: 15 schools, 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.
4-year change in Charlottesville city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Charlottesville city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.9% | #88 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,150 | #47 of 118 | #1,303 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #43 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #3 of 118 | #304 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 72.1% | #61 of 107 | #691 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.3% | #7 of 115 | #38 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Charlottesville city school rankings
Residents
45,437
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
5,150
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Community Lab School· 89.0%
- Burnley-Moran Elementary· 83.0%
- Greenbrier Elementary· 79.0%
- Charlottesville High· 73.0%
- Jackson P. Burley Middle· 71.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Johnson Elementary· 58.0%
- Summit Elementary· 62.0%
- Buford Middle· 63.0%
- Walker Upper Elementary· 64.0%
- Trailblazer Elementary· 66.0%
See all 11 schools in Charlottesville city ranked by score →
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville High | Charlottesville | High | 09-12 | 1,438 | · |
| Walker Upper Elementary | Charlottesville | Middle | 05-06 | 570 | · |
| Buford Middle | Charlottesville | Middle | 07-08 | 563 | · |
| Jackson P. Burley Middle | Charlottesville | Middle | 06-08 | 534 | · |
| Jackson-Via Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-04 | 370 | · |
| Johnson Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-04 | 327 | · |
| Trailblazer Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-04 | 320 | · |
| Burnley-Moran Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-04 | 299 | · |
| Summit Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-04 | 285 | · |
| Greenbrier Elementary | Charlottesville | Elementary | PK-04 | 267 | · |
| Community Lab School | Charlottesville | High | 06-12 | 177 | · |
| Center II | Charlottesville | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| Charlottesville Hosp. Ep. | Charlottesville | Combined | PK-12 | · | · |
| Elementary School #1 | Charlottesville | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| Lugo-McGinness Academy | Charlottesville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Charlottesville city
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,150 students, rose 3% from the 5,024 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data