Charlottesville: Schools & Education
Education in Charlottesville: 33 public schools. Albemarle High is the largest at 1,987 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 14,446 students.
- ~1,377 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
33 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,377 residents per school. 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (16)
Schools (33)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Albemarle County Public School, Charlottesville City Public Sc, Charlottesville-Albemarle Voca, Department of Education State-, Piedmont Regional Education Pr |
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 33 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 14,446 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,133 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 7,291 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 50.5% |
| Schools Count | 33 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (2)
Colleges (2)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Central Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 201 East Market St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 979-7151 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22902 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3536 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 4 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (4)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 16 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 62.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12