Charles City: Schools & Education
Education in Charles City: 2 public schools. Charles City County Elementary is the largest at 315 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 562 students.
- ~32 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 32 residents per school. 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Charles City County Public Sch |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 562 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 65 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 8.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 490 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 87.2% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Chester Career College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Chester Career College |
| Nearest College · City | CHESTER |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 751-9191 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.4 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Heritage Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 10780 Courthouse Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 652-2450 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23030 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2184 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 60.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12