For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,010 students in Galax City, VA (there are , serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Galax City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Galax City, VA are Fairview Elementary School, Galax High School and Galax Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galax City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Galax City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Galax City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Fairview Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Galax High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2991
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2991
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Galax Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Gladeville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Glendale Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Galax Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mcarthur Street
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Pipers Gap Road
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Galax City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
247 Grammar Lane
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Coop Ctr For Excep Children (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Galax City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Galax City, VA include Fairview Elementary School, Galax High School and Galax Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Galax City?
6 public schools are located in Galax City.
What percentage of students in Galax City go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Galax City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galax City?
Galax City public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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