| Metric | Albemarle County Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 13,937 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,306/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Education Service Agency | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 132 rated districts in VA → 62nd percentile → 7/10.
Source: Virginia Dept. of Education SOL, division English Reading & Mathematics pass rates, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
About Albemarle County Public Schools
Zip code 22901 in Albemarle, Virginia is served by Albemarle County Public Schools for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Ungraded. This page provides a data-driven overview of Albemarle County Public Schools’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
Albemarle County Public Schools spent $14,306 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 4% below Virginia’s statewide $14,900 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 1,078 students, an estimated 93% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 1 schools serving grades Ungraded, Albemarle County Public Schools qualifies as a small, community-focused district serving students from Ungraded. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
With a rating of 7/10 (good), Albemarle County Public Schools ranks among Virginia’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Virginia’s SOL (Standards of Learning) English Reading & Mathematics assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Virginia is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Albemarle County Public Schools earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Virginia. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 22901
Children in zip code 22901 are assigned to Albemarle County Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Ungraded. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 22901, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Albemarle County Public Schools at (434)973-4461 or visit www.catec.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Virginia districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Albemarle
For families considering a purchase in the Albemarle area, district assignment matters financially. Because Albemarle County Public Schools serves zip code 22901, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 22901 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Virginia, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Albemarle County Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 22901.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Albemarle County Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 22901 data.