Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 22911

Elementary Schools in zip code 22911 serve about 1,620 students across three public schools (Baker-Butler, Stone Robinson, and Hollymead) in Albemarle County Public Schools, all offering grades PK–5. Hollymead Elementary is the clear academic leader, with the highest math (84.2%) and reading (79.4%) proficiency, and it is the only school in the zip to beat both district and state averages in every tested subject. It also has the lowest poverty rate (22.35% free/reduced lunch) and the highest per-student spending ($15,227), though its state ranking has slipped from 112th to 330th over three years. Stone Robinson Elementary is a close second, excelling in 5th-grade math (87.3%) and science (84.1%)—the best in the zip—but struggles with early-grade math (62.7% in 3rd grade) and has the highest chronic absenteeism (13.9%). Baker-Butler Elementary is the largest school, with the lowest chronic absenteeism (6.9%), yet its test scores fell sharply last year, and it now ranks lowest (594th) while falling below the state average in math.

All three schools beat Virginia’s state averages in reading, science, and VA Studies, but math is mixed: Baker-Butler lags the state (70.2% vs. 73.2%), while Stone Robinson and Hollymead exceed it. Year-over-year trends show Hollymead improved math slightly (+0.9 points), while Baker-Butler and Stone Robinson declined by more than 7 points each. Science scores dropped dramatically at Baker-Butler (−9.5) and Hollymead (−8.4), but Stone Robinson improved (+1.5). Stone Robinson shows a clear upper-grade strength pattern, with 5th-grade math nearly 25 points higher than 3rd-grade math, suggesting a strong cohort or effective teaching in grades 4–5.

For parents, Hollymead offers the strongest overall academics and most resources, though its recent ranking decline is worth monitoring. Stone Robinson provides excellent science and upper-grade instruction, but families should be aware of its absenteeism and early-math gaps. Baker-Butler’s excellent attendance makes it a healthy environment, but its declining scores and low ranking mean it needs the most attention. While spending per student varies ($13,289–$15,227), it does not reliably predict outcomes—Stone Robinson outperforms Baker-Butler despite nearly identical spending and poverty levels.