For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,292 students in Fort Defiance, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Defiance, VA are Edward G. Clymore Elementary School and S. Gordon Stewart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Defiance, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Defiance 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 Public Elementary Schools in Fort Defiance, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
184 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
S. Gordon Stewart Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5046
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Defiance, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Defiance, VA include Edward G. Clymore Elementary School and S. Gordon Stewart Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Defiance?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance 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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