| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County Public Schools | Charlottesville | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 13,937 | 25 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Charlottesville City Public Schools | Charlottesville | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 4,485 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Charlottesville city compares
Together they enroll 18,422 students across 35 schools. The largest is Albemarle County Public Schools with 13,937 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Virginia average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Charlottesville city, Virginia
Charlottesville city has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Charlottesville city is Albemarle County Public Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Charlottesville city, VA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Charlottesville city, VA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Charlottesville city, VA?
Of the districts serving Charlottesville city, Albemarle County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 62nd percentile among Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Virginia only, never across state lines.