For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,927 students in Abingdon, VA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, VA are Watauga Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School and E.b. Stanley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Abingdon, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watauga Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
E.b. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19431 Woodland Hills Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Abingdon, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career & Technical Education Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
850 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, VA include Watauga Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School and E.b. Stanley Middle School. Abingdon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public elementary schools are located in Abingdon?
4 public elementary schools are located in Abingdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Abingdon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Abingdon include: Abingdon Elementary School vs. Watauga Elementary School, Watauga Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School
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