Best Tazewell County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,192 students in Tazewell County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell County, VA are Cedar Bluff Elementary School, Tazewell Primary and Graham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Tazewell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1089 Cedar Valley Drive
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tazewell Primary
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Gr: PK-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tazewell Intermediate
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1253 West Riverside Drive
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
Gr: 3-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Graham Intermediate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Gr: 2-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7030 Abb's Valley Road
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Dudley Primary
1840 Tazewell Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Gr: PK-1 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell County, VA include Cedar Bluff Elementary School, Tazewell Primary and Graham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tazewell County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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