For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,162 students in Pulaski, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, VA are Pulaski Elementary School, Pulaski County Middle School and Critzer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pulaski have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pulaski, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Pulaski County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4396 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #33.
Critzer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Critzer Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
202 N. Washington Ave
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Grades: K-12
| 483 students
Pulaski, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Northwood Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
500 Pico Terrace
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, VA include Pulaski Elementary School, Pulaski County Middle School and Critzer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pulaski?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pulaski.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski?
Pulaski public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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