Charlottesville City Schools Named a Top Public School District in Virginia

Charlottesville City Schools is ranked among the best school divisions in Virginia, earning the No. 18 spot in Niche’s newly released Best School District Rankings. 

Additionally, CCS earned exceptional marks for diversity, ranking No. 1 in Virginia and No. 28 nationally in Niche’s ratings. The division also earned a top-15 spot in the best places to teach in Virginia ratings, ranking No. 12 among the 130 school divisions in the Commonwealth. 

“These rankings reflect the amazing work being done by our teachers, students, and staff, and the strong support we receive from the community,” Charlottesville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Royal Gurley Jr. said. “Clearly, the diversity of our community is one of our greatest strengths.” 

The rankings are based on Charlottesville City Schools' performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche, including academic performance, extracurricular activity opportunities, data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education, as well as user input from current students, alumni, and parents.