For the 2026 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 85% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Stone Gap have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Primary
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Gr: PK-4 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195
Gr: 5-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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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