Jackson-Via Elementary vs Summit Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson-Via Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
Summit Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
285 students
| Measure | Jackson-Via Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia | Summit Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,142 | #915 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19866 of 50,301 | #16612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 370 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.1% | 102.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 57.6).
- •Summit Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Summit Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Jackson-Via Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.1% vs 102.1%).
- •Summit Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •Jackson-Via Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 285.
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 Jackson-Via Elementary better than Summit Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 57.6 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 Jackson-Via Elementary and Summit Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson-Via Elementary: 370. Summit Elementary: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson-Via Elementary and Summit Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jackson-Via Elementary is 1006th of 1,142 and Summit Elementary is 915th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).