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Greenbrier Elementary

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Greenbrier Elementary ranks 378 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

378^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Greenbrier Elementary is a PK–4 school in Charlottesville, VA, serving 267 students as part of Charlottesville City Public Schools. Despite serving a student body where 72.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, Greenbrier has become one of the strongest-performing elementary schools in the area. The school currently ranks in the 66th percentile of Virginia elementary schools with a 3-star rating — a remarkable achievement given that the district as a whole sits in the 37th percentile.

Greenbrier's most striking strength is reading. In 3rd grade, 80.85% of students scored proficient in English reading, well above the district rate of 65.81% and the state rate of 67.61%. Fourth-grade reading (81.13%) is similarly strong. The school also shines in Virginia Studies, with 88.89% of 4th graders proficient. Perhaps even more impressive is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.8% — the lowest among all nearby schools and far below the district rate of 21.4%. Strong attendance, combined with a clear upward trajectory in state rankings (from the 39th percentile in 2023-24 to the 66th percentile in 2025-26), suggests a school that is steadily improving.

Compared with nearby schools, Greenbrier stands out. It is the second-highest-ranked city elementary school behind Sunrise Elementary (85th percentile), and it outperforms Jackson-Via Elementary, Summit Elementary, Tall Oaks Elementary, and Trailblazer Elementary by wide margins. In Albemarle County Public Schools, only Hollymead Elementary outranks Greenbrier — and Hollymead serves a much more affluent population. Schools like Woodbrook Elementary, Agnor Elementary, and Mary Carr Greer Elementary all rank well below Greenbrier despite similar or higher poverty levels. While math scores still hover near the state average, the upward trend there is encouraging. For parents, Greenbrier offers a compelling combination of strong reading outcomes, exceptional attendance, and consistent improvement — all achieved without exceptional per-student spending.

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:	Charlottesville 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: Holding steady — 68th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (79% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Above the Virginia median (66th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg71%

Virginia avg72%

378^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6Elementary Schools in the Charlottesville City Public Schools

82^nd of 131Charlottesville 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.7	378 of 1111	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.5	500 of 1110	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.0	679 of 1114	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.0	563 of 1114	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.9	481 of 1109	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.8	498 of 1103	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.7	788 of 1105	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	65.2	393 of 1097	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.2	376 of 1099	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.9	351 of 1096	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.2	231 of 1100	79.0%	★★★★☆
2014	76.3	201 of 1110	81.9%	★★★★☆
2013	77.7	189 of 1120	83.1%	★★★★☆
2012	82.3	100 of 1117	91.0%	★★★★★
2011	87.4	19 of 1117	98.3%	★★★★★
2010	84.7	35 of 1113	96.9%	★★★★★
2009	76.3	164 of 1082	84.8%	★★★★☆
2008	64.1	372 of 1081	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.1	176 of 1083	83.7%	★★★★☆
2006	48.8	633 of 1071	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	68.8	287 of 1062	73.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	342 of 1100	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.0	608 of 1096	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.8	633 of 1098	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.7	463 of 1100	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	411 of 1099	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.4	368 of 1093	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.4	738 of 1101	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.7	631 of 1093	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	29 of 974	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	80.1	117 of 973	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	120 of 979	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	232 of 984	76.4%	★★★★☆

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 (2026)97th percentile+31 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)63rd percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

VA Studies89%+18 vs state

English Reading81%+10 vs state

Mathematics74%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, February 6, 2014

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

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

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

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greenbrier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2228 Greenbrier Drive	Charlottesville	22901	Albemarle County	Charlottesville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 245-2415	267	20	13.3	72.3%	120 (44.9%)	47 (17.6%)	38 (14.2%)	21 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (15.4%)	67.7	378^th of 1111 public elementary schools	66.0%		58.5	500^th of 1110 public elementary schools	55.0%	122	75.0	72.7			80.9	81.1		88.9		$15,649	$5,521	$10,129
Woodbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Woodbrook Drive	Charlottesville	22901	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 973-6600	522	42	12.2	90.0%	99 (19.0%)	173 (33.1%)	157 (30.1%)	61 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.9%)	5.3	1065^th of 1111 public elementary schools	4.1%		3.5	1083^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	2.4%	18	54.2	46.4	45.8	30.5	43.4	53.6	44.1		41.1	$16,680	$1,311	$15,369
Agnor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3201 Berkmar Drive	Charlottesville	22901	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 973-5211	523	39	13.5	70.9%	165 (31.5%)	108 (20.7%)	153 (29.3%)	54 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.0%)	17.4	971^st of 1111 public elementary schools	12.6%		34.8	775^th of 1110 public elementary schools	30.2%	196	43.7	60.8	49.4	45.5	48.6	73.4	49.3		64.3	$14,903	$1,637	$13,266
Sunrise Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1300 Long Street	Charlottesville	22901	Albemarle County	Charlottesville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 245-2413	299	25	11.9	74.6%	167 (55.9%)	40 (13.4%)	45 (15.1%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.4%)	82.6	164^th of 1111 public elementary schools	85.2%		81.3	190^th of 1110 public elementary schools	82.9%	26	86.0	89.5			82.0	84.2		89.1
Mary Carr Greer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	190 Lambs Lane	Charlottesville	22901	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 973-8371	520	44	11.8	85.4%	120 (23.1%)	121 (23.3%)	208 (40.0%)	33 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.3%)	20	943^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	15.1%		13	1000^th of 1110 public elementary schools	9.9%	57	59.2	50.0	68.5	61.6	43.4	48.8	54.2		72.6	$17,181	$1,427	$15,754
Trailblazer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	406 14th Street NW	Charlottesville	22903	Charlottesville city	Charlottesville City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 245-2418	320	27	11.8	65.6%	128 (40.0%)	96 (30.0%)	16 (5.0%)	36 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.8%)	49.8	610^th of 1111 public elementary schools	45.1%		36	757^th of 1110 public elementary schools	31.8%	147	69.8	72.2			75.5	71.7		68.0		$14,026	$1,554	$12,472
Summit Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1000 Belmont Avenue	Charlottesville	22902	Charlottesville city	Charlottesville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 245-2414	285	25	11.4	102.1%	70 (24.6%)	87 (30.5%)	50 (17.5%)	38 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (14.0%)	37.7	758^th of 1111 public elementary schools	31.8%		31.7	808^th of 1110 public elementary schools	27.2%	50	59.6	75.5			57.5	71.7		66.0		$14,576	$9,342	$5,234
Tall Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1645 Cherry Avenue	Charlottesville	22903	Charlottesville city	Charlottesville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 245-2417	327	28	11.6	78.9%	105 (32.1%)	88 (26.9%)	47 (14.4%)	28 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (18.0%)	28.4	859^th of 1111 public elementary schools	22.7%		17	962^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	13.3%	103	53.7	64.0			48.2	67.4		84.9
Hollymead Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2775 Powell Creek Drive	Charlottesville	22911	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 973-8301	452	33	13.6	22.3%	212 (46.9%)	55 (12.2%)	39 (8.6%)	101 (22.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.7%)	71.4	330^th of 1111 public elementary schools	70.3%		79.1	226^th of 1110 public elementary schools	79.6%	104	88.4	77.8	86.3	75.3	79.7	80.6	77.8		78.6	$15,227	$782	$14,446
Jackson-Via Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	508 Harris Road	Charlottesville	22903	Charlottesville city	Charlottesville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 245-2416	370	30	12.3	101.1%	120 (32.4%)	108 (29.2%)	54 (14.6%)	37 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (13.8%)	25.6	888^th of 1111 public elementary schools	20.1%		29.9	829^th of 1110 public elementary schools	25.3%	59	64.3	57.9			57.1	60.7		67.4		$15,413	$7,982	$7,432

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenbrier Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Greenbrier Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Greenbrier Elementary attend?

Students who attend Greenbrier Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Is Greenbrier Elementary a good school?

Greenbrier Elementary ranks 378^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Greenbrier Elementary?

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

What district is Greenbrier Elementary in?

Charlottesville City Public Schools

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