Big Island: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Big Island. Big Island Elementary is the largest at 149 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 149 students.
- ~91 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 91 residents per school.
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Bedford County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 149 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 9 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 103 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 69.1% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southern Virginia University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southern Virginia University |
| Nearest College · City | Buena Vista |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 261-8400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Big Island Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1111 Schooldays Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 425-7000 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24526 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1716 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
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Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B