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Schools in Hollymead · Albemarle County Public Schools

Hollymead’s public schools outscore 85% of Virginia districts

66% of students in Hollymead’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Virginia average (54%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hollymead, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.

#41of 250 Virginia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when about 6 in 10 of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Math proficiency
66%
▲ 12 pts vs VA 54%
2020–21
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 2 pts vs VA 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.0K
▲ 16% vs VA $17.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.7
VA 13.9
Schools in town
4
6,139 students on the public path
In brief

Hollymead’s schools, in brief

Spending and class size

The district spends $19,975 per student, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Albemarle Montessori Children's Community (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hollymead’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 85% of Virginia school districts, #41 of 250 Virginia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Virginia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Virginia school districts we grade (133)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Virginia towns with similar household incomes (139)Better than 81%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,384 test results and a graduating class of 1,139 could put Hollymead anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2021, when about 6 in 10 of Hollymead’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,384 students).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hollymead, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A+
6–8Lakeside MiddleAlbemarle County Public SchoolsA
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressB to A

Hollymead’s public schools are run by Albemarle County Public Schools, which also serves Scottsville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Albemarle County Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 24 schools · 14,149 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 13.7 per teacher (VA 13.9)
$19,975VA $17,169 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2020–21

How students score

Math66%
State average 54.4% · 4384 students tested

Hollymead vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share Hollymead’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HollymeadAAlbemarle County

Every school in Hollymead

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Hollymeadby address
Baker-Butler Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Charlottesville
B+
692 students14:1Rate it →
Hollymead Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Charlottesville
A+
452 students14:1Rate it →
Lakeside Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Charlottesville
A
574 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Hollymeadin other towns
Albemarle High
High · Grades 9–12 · Charlottesville
A−
1,964 students15:1Rate it →
Western Albemarle High
High · Grades 9–12 · Crozet
A
1,273 students16:1Rate it →
Monticello High
High · Grades 9–12 · Charlottesville
B
1,184 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Albemarle Montessori Children's Community
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Charlottesville
Private · Nonsectarian
87 students29:1Rate it →

Questions about Hollymead’s schools

Are Hollymead’s schools good?

By Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hollymead children attend outscore 85% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #41 of 250 Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hollymead in?

Albemarle County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 14,149 students in 24 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hollymead kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Albemarle High, Western Albemarle High and Monticello High.

What is Hollymead’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in Albemarle County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.

How much does Hollymead spend per student?

$19,975 in Albemarle County Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hollymead?

Yes: Albemarle Montessori Children's Community (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 87 students).

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School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.