Buena Vista: Schools & Education
Education in Buena Vista: 6 public schools. Parry Mccluer High is the largest at 330 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 1,034 students.
- ~1,099 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,099 residents per school. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Buena Vista City Public School, Regional Alternative Education, Rockbridge County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,034 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 72 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 864 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 83.6% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Buena Vista Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2110 Magnolia Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 261-2715 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24416 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1456 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12