For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 996 students in Buena Vista, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, VA are Parry Mccluer Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School and Enderly Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buena Vista, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parry Mccluer Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2329 Chestnut Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Grades: 6-7
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Burger Circle
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Enderly Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Woodland Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6151
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6151
Grades: 2-5
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Parry Mccluer High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Grades: 8-12
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Grades: PK-1
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative Education Center/buena Vista
Alternative School
2329 Chestnut Avenue
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2129
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2129
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Buena Vista, VA include Parry Mccluer Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School and Enderly Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buena Vista?
6 public schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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