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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Charlottesville at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Albemarle County Public Schools
13,937 students | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 27 schools -
Charlottesville Cty Public Schools
4,485 students | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
University Of Va
0 students | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Charlottesville
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Current student
July 12, 2025
Food is bad, most teachers aren’t good, quality has gone downhill since last 3 years
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Lakeside Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 11, 2025
In my family’s experience, the administration has often seemed more focused on maintaining appearances than on supporting students in meaningful ways. My children did not always receive the fairness,... More
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Charlottesville High School
Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2025
This school appears to be on a decidedly downward spiral under its current director. Many very good teachers have left in recent years. Many teachers are not Waldorf certified, which is why the... More
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Charlottesville Waldorf School