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Greenbrier Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-4
500th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools
Better than 55% of Virginia elementary schools
Summary

Greenbrier Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving 270 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Charlottesville City Public Schools district, which is ranked 94 out of 129 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenbrier Elementary has shown a mixed performance in state assessments, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. In 2024-2025, the school's 3rd and 4th-grade students outperformed the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Reading. However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with some years seeing lower proficiency rates. Greenbrier also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.17% to 79.63% over the past few years. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, ranging from 7.9% to 26.1%, often exceeding the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Greenbrier Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than other Charlottesville City Public Schools in the area, such as Jackson-Via, Clark, and Johnson Elementary. However, Burnley-Moran Elementary, also within the same district, has consistently outperformed Greenbrier in state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking.

267
Students ?
13.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$15,649
Per pupil spending ?
72.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 2228 Greenbrier Drive
       Charlottesville, VA  22901-2918

(434) 245-2415

District: Charlottesville City Public Schools


Students who attend Greenbrier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Buford Middle
    Walker Upper Elementary
High:    Charlottesville High
Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
African American:
17.6%
Two or more races:
15.4%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025
Strengths
Above the Virginia median (55th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school74%
District avg67%
Virginia avg71%
500th of 1,110
Virginia public elementary schools ?
Top 45%▼ down 24 pts since 2015
From top 21% (2015) to top 45% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Virginia Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
2nd of 6Elementary Schools in the Charlottesville City Public Schools
94th of 129Charlottesville City Public Schools among Virginia districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202558.5500 of 111055.0%★★★☆☆
202444.0679 of 111439.0%★★☆☆☆
202354.0563 of 111449.5%★★☆☆☆
202259.9481 of 110956.6%★★★☆☆
202157.8498 of 110354.9%★★★☆☆
201937.7788 of 110528.7%★☆☆☆☆
201865.2393 of 109764.2%★★★☆☆
201765.2376 of 109965.8%★★★☆☆
201666.9351 of 109668.0%★★★☆☆
201574.2231 of 110079.0%★★★★☆
201476.3201 of 111081.9%★★★★☆
201377.7189 of 112083.1%★★★★☆
201282.3100 of 111791.0%★★★★★
201187.419 of 111798.3%★★★★★
201084.735 of 111396.9%★★★★★
200976.3164 of 108284.8%★★★★☆
200864.1372 of 108165.6%★★★☆☆
200776.1176 of 108383.7%★★★★☆
200648.8633 of 107140.9%★★☆☆☆
200568.8287 of 106273.0%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202549.0608 of 109644.5%★★☆☆☆
202447.8633 of 109842.3%★★☆☆☆
202359.7463 of 110057.9%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202567.4368 of 109366.3%★★★☆☆
202439.4738 of 110133.0%★★☆☆☆
202346.7631 of 109342.3%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202580.1117 of 97388.0%★★★★☆
202479.8120 of 97987.7%★★★★☆
202372.3232 of 98476.4%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
White (2025)88th percentile+33 vs school
Male (2025)66th percentile+11 vs school
Female (2025)45th percentile-10 vs school
By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?
English Reading79%+9 vs state
Mathematics70%-3 vs state

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What people are saying
by a parent
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Open Quote Greenbrier Elementary is the best school in Charlottesville, VA! My son was at Greenbrier from ages 3-6, and he is now attending Greer Elementary and is always unhappy and not doing well. He has always done so well at Greenbrier and will be returning for the 2014 school year. The teachers are always very nice and Mr. Kyner is the best pricipal and you can tell that he truly cares for the students. I regret taking my child from Greenbrier. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Open Quote I'm a parent and am appalled that someone would make such a reckless statement about Mr. Kyner. Clearly they weren't a good teacher and are trying to lash out in an inappropriate manner. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Open Quote Greenbrier is a welcoming, inclusive learning environment. Teachers are committed to student achievement and this is truly a school where no child is left behind. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Open Quote Greenbrier Elementary School is an outstanding place to teach and learn. All staff members are bonded by a desire to meet the various needs of each child in the school. Greenbrier is not just a school but a family of dedicated staff, parents and students committed to success for all. Close Quote





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Greenbrier Elementary ranks 500th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 267 students attended Greenbrier Elementary.

Students at Greenbrier Elementary are 45% White, 18% African American, 15% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 8% Asian.

Students who attend Greenbrier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buford Middle
Middle : Walker Upper Elementary
High : Charlottesville High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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