For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,234 students in Pulaski, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pulaski, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pulaski, VA are Pulaski Elementary School, Critzer Elementary School and Pulaski County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pulaski have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pulaski, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Critzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Critzer Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Pulaski County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4396 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
202 N. Washington Ave
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Gr: K-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pulaski, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pulaski, VA include Pulaski Elementary School, Critzer Elementary School and Pulaski County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pulaski?
4 public schools are located in Pulaski.
What percentage of students in Pulaski go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pulaski are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski?
Pulaski public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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