For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 177 students in Charlottesville, VA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Charlottesville, VA is Community Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville, VA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public charter school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 80% statewide average). Charter schools in Charlottesville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter 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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Charlottesville, VA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Charlottesville, VA include Community Lab School.
How many public charter schools are located in Charlottesville?
1 public charter schools are located in Charlottesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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