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Best Wythe County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,829 students in Wythe County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wythe County, VA are Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat Middle School and Fort Chiswell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wythe County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wythe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Wythe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Retreat Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Rural Retreat Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 E. Buck Ave.
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Fort Chiswell Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Scott Memorial Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 S. Seventh St.
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-2851
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Spiller Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 Tazewell St
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3561
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Max Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 School St
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sheffey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 Piney Mt. Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 699-1771
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Speedwell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6820 Cedar Springs Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 621-4622
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Jackson Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4424 Fort Chiswell Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Pleasant View Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wythe County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wythe County, VA include Rural Retreat Elementary School, Rural Retreat Middle School and Fort Chiswell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wythe County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Wythe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wythe County?
Wythe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wythe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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