Callaway Elementary

Callaway Elementary serves 180 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Callaway, Virginia. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10, rated Exceptional — the top tier on the MySchoolScout scale. Academic performance comes in at 9.3, and student growth scores an even stronger 9.6, a figure that suggests the school isn't just enrolling high performers but consistently developing them across every grade.

A student-teacher ratio of 11.2 to 1 gives students more individualized attention than most public schools provide. That structural advantage shows up directly in the outcomes: fewer students per teacher means more instructional time per child, and the growth scores reflect it. The rankings confirm what the scores suggest.

Callaway holds the top spot in Franklin County Public Schools — #1 of 14 district schools — and places #6 among all 1,147 elementary schools in Virginia. Against the full field of 1,850 public schools statewide, it ranks #14, outperforming 99% of Virginia schools. For families evaluating elementary options in Franklin County, no local school comes close.

With an enrollment of 180 students, Callaway Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Callaway Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.