Very Good
#104 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 23% of private schools
Renaissance School
High School · Charlottesville, VA
A private high school in Charlottesville, VA serving grades 8th – 12th.
418 E JEFFERSON ST, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Renaissance School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,555/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,162
Median home value
$392,800
Median rent
$1,572/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Lab SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism ServicesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Charlottesville HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Renaissance School is listed in Charlottesville, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Renaissance School
Renaissance School is a private high school in Charlottesville, VA, serving approximately 50 students in grades 8th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renaissance School
What grades does Renaissance School serve?
Renaissance School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Renaissance School?
Renaissance School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Renaissance School rank in VA?
Renaissance School ranks #104 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Renaissance School's MySchoolScout rating?
Renaissance School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Renaissance School a private school?
Yes, Renaissance School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Renaissance School a religious school?
No, Renaissance School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Charlottesville city
- Phone
- (434) 984-1952
- Area population (ZIP 22902)
- 24,396
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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