Albemarle County Public Schools School District
School District · Charlottesville, Virginia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Albemarle County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Albemarle County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brownsville Elementary
Crozet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary
Charlottesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Community Lab School
Charlottesville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#51 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,536
+$2,467 vs Virginia median
District size
13,808 students
Much larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Albemarle County Public Schools ranks #51 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Albemarle County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brownsville Elementary (9.2/10), Virginia L. Murray Elementary (9.0/10), and Community Lab School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Albemarle County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Albemarle County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsville Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Virginia L. Murray Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Community Lab School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Ivy Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Western Albemarle High | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Stone Robinson Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Hollymead Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Broadus Wood Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Lakeside Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Monticello High | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Albemarle County Public Schools
Albemarle County Public Schools is a Charlottesville, Virginia school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 13,808 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $17,536 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Albemarle County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brownsville Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Albemarle County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 74.6% and ELA proficiency of 79.1%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Albemarle County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Albemarle County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Albemarle County Public Schools
24 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Charlottesville
- Total Enrollment
- 13,808
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,081
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Albemarle County Public Schools has 24 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Albemarle County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Albemarle County Public Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Albemarle County Public Schools spends $17,536 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Albemarle County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Albemarle County Public Schools is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Brownsville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Albemarle County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Across schools in Albemarle County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Albemarle County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Albemarle County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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