For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 725 students in 24416, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24416, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24416 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24416, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24416, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parry Mccluer Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: 6-7 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Enderly Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: 2-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24416, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24416, VA include Parry Mccluer Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School and Enderly Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24416?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24416.
What is the racial composition of students in 24416?
24416 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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