Top Schools in Charlottesville
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Charlottesville High School
Top-performing school
Buford Middle School
Top school in Charlottesville
Jackson-Via Elementary
Top school in Charlottesville
Greenbrier Elementary
Top school in Charlottesville
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Charlottesville command premiums. The best agents in Charlottesville know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Charlottesville is $400K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Charlottesville's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Charlottesville.
Homes near Charlottesville High School and Buford Middle School average just 22 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Charlottesville
Charlottesville parents: 10-min drive to downtown.
10 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-64, Rt 29, Rt 250
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Charlottesville, VA?
Top schools in Charlottesville include Charlottesville High School, Buford Middle School, Jackson-Via Elementary, Greenbrier Elementary. Charlottesville schools have a 80% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Charlottesville schools compare to Winchester?
Charlottesville schools have a 80% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Charlottesville know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Charlottesville schools worth the higher home prices?
Charlottesville has a median home price of $400K. Homes near top-performing schools like Charlottesville High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Charlottesville, VA in?
Charlottesville is served by Charlottesville Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Charlottesville High School and Buford Middle School. smover verifies agents in Charlottesville by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.