For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,789 students in Pulaski County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, VA are Snowville Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School and Dublin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snowville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4858 Lead Mine Rd
Hiwassee, VA 24347
(540) 643-0766
Hiwassee, VA 24347
(540) 643-0766
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dunlap St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0337
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0337
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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 County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3165 Old Greenbrier Road
Draper, VA 24324
(540) 643-0372
Draper, VA 24324
(540) 643-0372
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
650 Giles Ave
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0367
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0367
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5470 Lyons Rd
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0639
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0639
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
100 Northwood Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Pulaski Correctional Center Unit #1 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6698 Old Rte 11
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 831-5840
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 831-5840
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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 County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, VA include Snowville Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School and Dublin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pulaski County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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