Top 10 Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,406 students in Montgomery County, VA (there are 10 private schools, serving 684 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, VA are Blacksburg High School, Harding Avenue Elementary School and Gilbert Linkous Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacksburg High School
Math: 80% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #22.
Harding Avenue Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Christiansburg High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eastern Montgomery High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #77.
Auburn High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Blacksburg Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3109 Price's Fork Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #99.
Kipps Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Prices Fork Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1111.
Christiansburg Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Wades Lane
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Grades: 3-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
Falling Branch Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1313.
Auburn Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1414.
Auburn Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4163 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #1515.
Christiansburg Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Buffalo Drive Nw
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1616.
Shawsville Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #1717.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
C/o Montgomery Co Public Schls
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6116
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Central
Alternative School
208 College St.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
750 Imperial Street Se
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Montgomery County, VA

Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5201 Tango Ln
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
650 Wades Ln.
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4390 Riffe St
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, VA include Blacksburg High School, Harding Avenue Elementary School and Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County, VA?
21 public schools are located in Montgomery County, VA.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County, VA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, VA?
Montgomery County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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