For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 148 students in Big Island, VA.
The top ranked public school in Big Island, VA is Big Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Island, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Big Island have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Island, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1114 Schooldays Rd
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Island, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Big Island, VA include Big Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Big Island?
1 public schools are located in Big Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Island?
Big Island public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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