For the 2026 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 Cedar Bluff Elementary School, Tazewell Primary and Graham Middle 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 82% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1089 Cedar Valley Drive
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 963-5765
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Academic Cir
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1101
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Tazewell Intermediate
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1253 West Riverside Drive
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-4510
Gr: 3-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Graham Intermediate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
808 Greever Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3737
Gr: 2-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7030 Abb's Valley Road
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Boissevain, VA 24606
(276) 945-5969
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1840 Tazewell Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-1507
Gr: PK-1 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 644
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-5988
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Pocahontas Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
902 Old River Rd
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
Pocahontas, VA 24635
(276) 945-9173
144 Schoolhouse Road
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 322-5900
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Tazewell Correctional Center Unit #31 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1245 Clearfork Rd
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
Tazewell, VA 24651
(540) 988-7184
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 Cedar Bluff Elementary School, Tazewell Primary and Graham Middle 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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