The City of Charlottesville values education highly and the Charlottesville City School Division offers the very best in curriculum and community. We operate eleven schools for approximately 4,500 students, as well as several additional learning centers.
Charlottesville City Schools Administration
Superintendent: Dr. Royal A. Gurley, Jr.
Division Website: charlottesvilleschools.org
goodnews@charlottesvilleschools.org
434-245-2400 | Fax: 434-245-2603
Central Office
1562 Dairy Road (next to Walker School)
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Division Annex
1400 Melbourne Road (Entrance across from CHS baseball field)
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Charlottesville High School
CHS serves approximately 1,400 students in grades 9–12. CHS students are accepted by top colleges around the world and are honored with many awards and recognitions.
Principal: Dr. Justin Malone
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
CHS Website: chs.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2410 | Attendance: 434-245-2697 | Fax: 434-245-2609
Buford Middle School
Through a comprehensive program of study and extra-curricular activities, Buford prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
Principal: Mr. Rodney Jordan
1000 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Buford Website: buford.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2411 | Fax: 434-245-2611
Walker Upper Elementary
Walker offers children in grade 5–6 a balanced curriculum that bridges the gap between lower elementary grades and middle school.
Principal: Dr. Summerlyn Thompson
1564 Dairy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Walker Website: walker.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2412 | Fax: 434-245-2612
Burnley-Moran Elementary
Nestled in city neighborhood convenient to the historic downtown mall, Burnley-Moran has a mission to nurture the academic and social potential of each of its students.
Principal: Dr. Elizabeth Korab
1300 Long Street, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Burnley-Moran Website: burnley-moran.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2413 | Fax: 434-245-2613
Greenbrier Elementary
Greenbrier has a long history of family involvement and student success, and consistently performs at high levels, having been named a Title I Distinguished School for nine consecutive years.
Principal: Ms. Dina Fricke
2228 Greenbrier Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Greenbrier Website: greenbrier.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2415 | Fax: (434)-288-0387
Jackson-Via Elementary
Jackson-Via is known for its welcoming atmosphere and nurturing culture. We focus on meeting the needs of each individual student and providing quality learning experiences.
Principal: Dr. Tara Bartlett
508 Harris Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Jackson-Via Website: jackson-via.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2416 | Fax: 434-245-2616
Johnson Elementary
Johnson Elementary offers small class sizes and steady focus on achievement to create a climate for academic excellence.
Principal: Ms. Georgette Mickens
1645 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Johnson Website: johnson.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2417 | Fax: 434-245-2617
Summit Elementary (formerly Clark)
Known for community engagement such as its annual 5K, Summit provides a safe, friendly, and caring environment conducive to learning academic and effective life skills.
Principal: Ms. Carmella Johnson
1000 Belmont Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Summit Website: summit.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2414 | Fax: 434-245-2614
Trailblazer Elementary (formerly Venable)
Trailblazer has an established history of enriching student lives through high academic standards and a strong connection to the surrounding U.Va. community.
Principal: Ms. Chantel Beverly
406 14th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Trailblazer Website: trailblazer.charlottesvilleschools.org/
434-245-2418 | Fax: 434-245-2618
Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center (CATEC)
Run by Charlottesville City Schools, CATEC provides hands-on and work-based learning as well as an academically driven curriculum to students from 12 schools across Central Virginia. The program is designed to help students begin their careers work-ready.
Principal: Dr. Stacey Heltz
1000 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
CATEC Website: www.catec.org/
434-973-4461 | Fax: 434-973-4876
Lugo-McGinness Academy
A small, non-traditional academy that serves Charlottesville City Schools students in grades 9-12 with personalized learning.
Administrator: Dr. Lamont K. Trotter
341 11th St. NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
LMA Website: lugo-mcginness.charlottesvilleschools.org/
Phone: 434-245-2406 | Fax: 434-245-2978
Hospital Education Program
Charlottesville City Schools is honored to provide educational resources for young people who receive services at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital.
Principal: Mr. Eric Johnson
610 Kirtley Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Hospital Education Webpage: charlottesvilleschools.org/hospitaleducation
434-924-2658