For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,137 students in Christiansburg, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Christiansburg, VA are Christiansburg Elementary School, Falling Branch Elementary School and Christiansburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christiansburg, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Christiansburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Christiansburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christiansburg Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Wades Lane
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Christiansburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Buffalo Drive Nw
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Christiansburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Christiansburg, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Christiansburg, VA include Christiansburg Elementary School, Falling Branch Elementary School and Christiansburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Christiansburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Christiansburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Christiansburg?
Christiansburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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