For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 782 students in Tazewell, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell, VA are Tazewell Primary and Tazewell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tazewell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Tazewell, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tazewell Primary
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Parkview Drive
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4441
Gr: PK-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell, VA include Tazewell Primary and Tazewell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tazewell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tazewell.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell?
Tazewell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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