Louisa: Schools & Education
Education in Louisa: 3 public schools. Thomas Jefferson Elementary is the largest at 632 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,747 students.
- ~812 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 812 residents per school. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Louisa County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,747 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,329 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 76.1% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | 23.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Piedmont Virginia Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Charlottesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 977-3900 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.6 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 (5)
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 | 2.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12