For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,343 students in Charlottesville City, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Charlottesville City, VA are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Venable Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlottesville City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charlottesville City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Venable Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 14th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2418
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2417
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Avon Street Extended
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-7455
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson-via Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2416
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Belmont Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 245-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Charlottesville City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep. (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Charlottesville City, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Charlottesville City, VA include Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, Venable Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charlottesville City?
6 public preschools are located in Charlottesville City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville City?
Charlottesville City public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Charlottesville City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Charlottesville City include: Jackson-via Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Jackson-via Elementary School, Clark Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School
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