For the 2026 school year, there is 1 charter public middle school serving 179 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle school in Virginia is Community Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia charter public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Virginia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Virginia include Community Lab School.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Virginia?
1 charter public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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