For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,575 students in Galax City, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galax City, VA are Fairview Elementary School, Galax Middle School and Gladeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galax City, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Galax City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Galax City (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Fairview Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Grades: K-5
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Galax Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Gladeville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Glendale Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Galax Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mcarthur Street
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Pipers Gap Road
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Galax City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
247 Grammar Lane
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Galax City, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galax City, VA include Fairview Elementary School, Galax Middle School and Gladeville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Galax City, VA?
5 public elementary schools are located in Galax City, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Galax City, VA?
Galax City, VA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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