For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,399 students in Big Stone Gap, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Stone Gap, VA are Union Primary and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone Gap, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Stone Gap have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Big Stone Gap, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Primary
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Grades: PK-4
| 830 students
Rank: #22.
Union Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Grades: 5-8
| 569 students
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Big Stone Gap, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Stone Gap, VA include Union Primary and Union Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Big Stone Gap?
2 public elementary schools are located in Big Stone Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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