For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 6,306 students in Montgomery County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, VA are Harding Avenue Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School and Margaret Beeks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3109 Price's Fork Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #55.
Kipps Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Christiansburg Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Wades Lane
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #99.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1010.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4163 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1111.
Christiansburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Buffalo Drive Nw
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1212.
Shawsville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5201 Tango Ln
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
New River Valley Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
650 Wades Ln.
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4390 Riffe St
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, VA include Harding Avenue Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School and Margaret Beeks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montgomery County include: Eastern Montgomery Elementary School vs. Falling Branch Elementary School, Prices Fork Elementary School vs. Kipps Elementary School, Auburn Middle School vs. Blacksburg Middle School
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