For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 677 students in Bristol City, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Bristol City, VA is 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Van Pelt Circle
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Gr: 2-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Gr: PK-1 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Bristol City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1425 Eads St
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
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
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
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 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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