For the 2025 school year, there are 4 charter public elementary schools serving 788 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Virginia are Hillsboro Charter Academy, Community Lab School and Middleburg Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Middleburg Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 North Madison Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5048
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5048
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Virginia?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Virginia include Hillsboro Charter Academy, Community Lab School and Middleburg Community Charter.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Virginia?
4 charter public elementary schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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