For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,192 students in Tazewell County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell County, VA are Tazewell Primary, Graham Intermediate and Cedar Bluff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Intermediate
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Grades: 2-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1089 Cedar Valley Drive
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Tazewell Intermediate
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1253 West Riverside Drive
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Tazewell Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
367 Hope Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-6513
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7030 Abb's Valley Road
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
1840 Tazewell Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Grades: PK-1
| 242 students
Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 644
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Pocahontas Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
902 Old River Rd
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
144 Schoolhouse Road
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Tazewell Correctional Center Unit #31 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1245 Clearfork Rd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tazewell County, VA include Tazewell Primary, Graham Intermediate and Cedar Bluff Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tazewell County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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