For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,010 students in Galax City, VA (there are 1 private school, 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 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Galax City, VA are Fairview Elementary School, Galax Middle School and Galax Elementary 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 72% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Fairview Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Galax Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Galax Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mcarthur Street
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Galax High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2991
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2991
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gladeville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Glendale Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Galax City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
247 Grammar Lane
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-4868
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
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 Middle School and Galax Elementary 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 90%).
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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