For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 996 students in Buena Vista, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Buena Vista, VA are Parry Mccluer Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School and Parry Mccluer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buena Vista, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parry Mccluer Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2329 Chestnut Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Gr: 6-7 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Burger Circle
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Parry Mccluer High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Gr: 8-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Enderly Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Woodland Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6151
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6151
Gr: 2-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Gr: PK-1 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative Education Center/buena Vista
Alternative School
2329 Chestnut Avenue
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2129
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2129
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buena Vista, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Buena Vista, VA include Parry Mccluer Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School and Parry Mccluer High School.
How many public schools are located in Buena Vista?
6 public schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).