Top Rankings
Charlottesville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,433 students in Charlottesville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Charlottesville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,433 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Charlottesville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
273 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
6%
8%
# Hispanic Students
606 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
1,164 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
26%
22%
# White Students
1,776 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
40%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
611 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
213
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
311
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
363
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
335
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
332
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
311
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
303
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
301
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
285
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
394
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
411
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,934 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,596 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,934
$15,502
Spending / Student
$19,596
$15,257
Best Charlottesville City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlottesville High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #22.
Venable Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 14th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2228 Greenbrier Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2415
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2415
Grades: PK-4
| 270 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Burnley-moran Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Long Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2413
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2413
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Grades: 7-8
| 559 students
Rank: #88.
Walker Upper Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Dairy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2412
Grades: 5-6
| 604 students
Rank: #99.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Belmont Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lugo-mcginness Academy
Alternative School
341 11th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlottesville City School District?
Charlottesville City School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,433 students.
What is the rank of Charlottesville City School District?
Charlottesville City School District is ranked #94 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville City School District?
40% of Charlottesville City School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlottesville City School District?
Charlottesville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Charlottesville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,596 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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