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Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,297 students in Montgomery County, VA (there are 9 private schools, serving 657 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, VA are Harding Avenue Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School and Blacksburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Auburn High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Christiansburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Kipps Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3109 Price's Fork Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Christiansburg Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Wades Lane
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Gr: 3-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4163 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Christiansburg Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Buffalo Drive Nw
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Shawsville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Altern Educational Prgm/behav Disord Youth/montgomery
Alternative School
750 Imperial Ave, C/o Montgome
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Rank: n/an/a
Christiansburg Primary
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Central
Alternative School
208 College St.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
750 Imperial Street Se
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, VA include Harding Avenue Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School and Blacksburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
21 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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