Esmont: Schools & Education
There are 9 public schools in Esmont. Western Albemarle High is the largest at 1,158 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,244 students.
- ~83 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 83 residents per school. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | University of Virginia, Nelson County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100090, 5102580 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,244 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 302 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,040 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 24.5% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | University of Virginia-Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of Virginia-Main Campus |
| Nearest College · City | Charlottesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 924-0311 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | JEFFERSON-MADISON BOOKMOBILE |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 979-7893 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 705 W. RIO RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12