For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,256 students in Christiansburg, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Christiansburg, VA are Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christiansburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Christiansburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Christiansburg, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christiansburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
Christiansburg Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Falling Branch Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Christiansburg Middle School
Magnet 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
| 752 students
Rank: n/an/a
altern Educational prgm/behav disord youth/montgomery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
750 Imperial Ave, C/o Montgome
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Christiansburg Primary
Magnet School
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Central
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
208 College St.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
750 Imperial Street Se
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Christiansburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Christiansburg, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Christiansburg, VA include Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Christiansburg?
8 public schools are located in Christiansburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Christiansburg?
Christiansburg public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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