For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,132 students in Christiansburg, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Christiansburg, VA are Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christiansburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Christiansburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Christiansburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christiansburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Christiansburg Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Wades Lane
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Gr: 3-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Christiansburg Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Buffalo Drive Nw
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Altern Educational Prgm/behav Disord Youth/montgomery
Alternative School
750 Imperial Ave, C/o Montgome
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Central
Alternative School
208 College St.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
750 Imperial Street Se
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Christiansburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New River Valley Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
650 Wades Ln.
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Christiansburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Christiansburg, VA include Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Christiansburg?
8 public schools are located in Christiansburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Christiansburg?
Christiansburg public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Christiansburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Christiansburg include: Christiansburg Elementary School vs. Falling Branch Elementary School, Falling Branch Elementary School vs. Christiansburg Elementary School
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