For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,025 students in 24060, VA (there are 9 private schools, serving 634 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 24060, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24060, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 24060 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24060, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24060, VA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3109 Price's Fork Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #66.
Kipps Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24060, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24060, VA include Blacksburg High School, Harding Avenue Elementary School and Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24060, VA?
7 public schools are located in 24060, VA.
What percentage of students in 24060, VA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 24060, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24060, VA?
24060, VA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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