Albemarle County Public Schools

​Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) serves 13,677 students in preschool through grade 12 in Albemarle County, Virginia.

​Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) serves 13,677 students in preschool through grade 12 in Albemarle County, Virginia, the sixth largest county by area in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A diverse locality of 726 square miles in the heart of Central Virginia, Albemarle County is a blend of primarily rural but also suburban and urban settings. ACPS is proud to maintain community-based elementary schools and state-of-the-art secondary schools. They also offer opportunities for students through two charter schools, three STEM/STEM-H academies operating at their comprehensive high schools, and the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC). Regional services are available for students who require a non-traditional learning environment or additional specialized services.