Community Lab School vs Trailblazer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Lab School
Charlottesville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
177 students
Trailblazer Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students
| Measure | Community Lab School Charlottesville, Virginia | Trailblazer Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4 of 317 | #341 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #152 of 16,910 | #4951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 177 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 82% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 80.1).
- •Community Lab School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Community Lab School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Community Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 65.6%).
- •Community Lab School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Trailblazer Elementary is the larger school with 320 students compared with 177.
- •Community Lab School is a charter school while Trailblazer Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Community Lab School better than Trailblazer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Community Lab School ranks higher (91.8 vs 80.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Community Lab School and Trailblazer Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Lab School: 177. Trailblazer Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Lab School and Trailblazer Elementary rank in Virginia?
Community Lab School is 4th of 317 and Trailblazer Elementary is 341st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).