Charlottesville schools news
Charlottesville schools news, newest first: Charlottesville City Public Schools decisions, attendance zones, the school calendar and board of education votes.
Top story
Charlottesville school sales tax passes with 72% of the vote
City voters approved the school sales tax 13,854 to 5,447 in unofficial results. Charlottesville backed Perriello, but McGuire led the 5th District.
School guides
Charlottesville City Schools
Charlottesville schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Charlottesville City Schools runs six elementary schools, one middle and one high school for 4,361 students. The 2026-27 year ends May 28.
Spring break
Spring break in Charlottesville 2027: dates, camps, things to do
Charlottesville City Schools' spring break is April 5-9, 2027, after a half day April 2. Day camps, the indoor pool, parks and what is open.
Neighborhoods
Charlottesville neighborhoods: where to live and what each is like
Charlottesville has 19 planning neighborhoods, three main ZIP codes and six elementary zones. Zillow's typical city value was $511,398 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Belmont-Carlton, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Belmont-Carlton, south of downtown in ZIP 22902, is mostly zoned for Summit Elementary. Zillow's typical 22902 value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Fifeville, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Fifeville, in ZIP 22903, holds Tonsler Park and Charlottesville Middle School. Zillow's typical 22903 home value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Fry's Spring, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Fry's Spring, in ZIP 22903, holds Jackson-Via Elementary and Azalea Park. Zillow's typical 22903 home value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Greenbrier, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Greenbrier, in ZIP 22901, holds Charlottesville High School and McIntire Park. Zillow's typical 22901 value was $526,779 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Locust Grove, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Locust Grove, home of Pen Park, is in ZIP 22901 and split between two school zones. Zillow's typical 22901 value was $526,779 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Martha Jefferson, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Martha Jefferson lies just east of downtown in ZIP 22902, zoned for Sunrise Elementary. Zillow's typical 22902 value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
North Downtown, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks, commute
North Downtown takes in the Downtown Mall and Court Square, mostly in ZIP 22902. Zillow's typical 22902 home value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Rose Hill, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Rose Hill, along Preston Avenue in ZIP 22903, holds Washington Park. Zillow's typical 22903 home value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Woolen Mills, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Woolen Mills sits on the Rivanna River in ZIP 22902 and is zoned for Sunrise Elementary. Zillow's typical 22902 value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Charlottesville City Schools
Charlottesville public schools: every school, zone and report card
Charlottesville City Schools runs one high school, one middle school and six elementary schools. Addresses, grades, enrollment, state ratings and zones.
Latest stories
Charlottesville City Schools
Charlottesville schools' 2027-28 draft: Aug. 11 to June 1
Charlottesville City Schools' revised 2027-28 draft starts Aug. 11, 2027, and ends June 1, 2028. Comment until Wednesday, Nov. 4; the board sees it Nov. 5.
Elections
Charlottesville school sales tax passed: what it will fund
Voters approved it 71.8% to 28.2% on Nov. 3, so Charlottesville can add up to 1% to its 5.3% sales tax until 2046. It pays for school buildings only.
High school sports
CHS girls flag football team plays its first games
Charlottesville High's first girls flag football team hosted Fluvanna County and Western Albemarle in a jamboree Oct. 24. The club is not yet a varsity sport in Virginia.