For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,793 students in Charlottesville, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Charlottesville, VA are Community Lab School, Charlottesville High School and Albemarle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Charlottesville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Charlottesville, VA 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 Monticello High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charlottesville, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Charlottesville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Albemarle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2775 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9300
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Monticello High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Independence Way
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 244-3100
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 244-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,204 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Charlottesville, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Gr: 6-8
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Gr: 7-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep. (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charlottesville, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charlottesville, VA include Community Lab School, Charlottesville High School and Albemarle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charlottesville?
4 public high schools are located in Charlottesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Charlottesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Charlottesville include: Monticello High School vs. Albemarle High School, Charlottesville High School vs. Albemarle High School, Albemarle High School vs. Charlottesville High School
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