Fairview Elementary

Fairview Elementary is a public elementary school in Galax, VA, part of the Grayson County Public Schools. The school serves approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 89.4th percentile among VA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 90% proficiency in math, 19 points above the state average and 91% in reading/language arts, 18 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $47,539, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 147 students, Fairview 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, Fairview 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.