For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,278 students in Galax City, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Galax City, VA are Fairview Elementary School, Galax Elementary School and Gladeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galax City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Galax City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Galax City (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Fairview Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Galax Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mcarthur Street
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gladeville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Glendale Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Pipers Gap Road
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Galax City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
247 Grammar Lane
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Coop Ctr For Excep Children (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Galax City, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Galax City, VA include Fairview Elementary School, Galax Elementary School and Gladeville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Galax City?
4 public preschools are located in Galax City.
What is the racial composition of students in Galax City?
Galax City public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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