A survey by Best Value Schools named the Batten School one of the most innovative public service schools in the U.S. The Batten School was ranked number nine out of 50 schools listed. 

“The University of Virginia is well-known as one of the top schools in the state, and boasts the prestigious Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. The entire public service school consists of one innovation after another, and encourages students to explore entrepreneurial thinking and social values.”