Blue Ridge Shores: Schools & Education
Blue Ridge Shores schools: 6 public schools. Louisa County High is the largest at 1,653 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,173 students.
- ~153 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 153 residents per school. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Louisa County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5102280 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,173 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,503 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 67.7% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
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 | Piedmont Virginia Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Piedmont Virginia Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Charlottesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 977-3900 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.8 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 | 5 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | LOUISA COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 894-5853 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 881 DAVIS HIGHWAY, MINERAL VA 23117 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.7% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12