Best Bristol City Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 677 students in Bristol City, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bristol City, VA are Washington-lee Elementary School and Virginia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol City, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bristol City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bristol City (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington-lee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Washington Lee Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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Bristol City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1425 Eads St
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
2045 Euclid Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bristol City, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bristol City, VA include Washington-lee Elementary School and Virginia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bristol City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bristol City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol City?
Bristol City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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